Taittinger

Reims · Founded 1734

A house whose origins date back to 1734 (taken over by the Taittinger family in 1932). A Chardonnay-focused style; tours of the cellars carved into the chalk in Reims.

Town	Reims
Founded	1734
Type	Major house
Style	Chardonnay-dominant, finesse
Dominant grape	Chardonnay-dominant
Flagship cuvée	Comtes de Champagne
Cellars in the chalk crayères	Yes
Open to visits	Yes (check the schedule)

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