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It was in 1734 that Jacques Fourneaux created a Maison de Commerce de vin de Champagne as he was working with the great Benedictine abbeys who then owned the finest Champagne vineyards.
Jacques Fourneaux started this business in Reims, selling still Champagne red and white wines, followed by sparkling wines from these magnificent vineyards.
He is the third in the history of Champagne to start trading. The Fourneaux joined forces with Antoine Forest in the 1820s. The new business soon prospered under the name Forest-Fourneaux.
For a time, the company occupied the Hôtel le Vergeur in "Reims", before transferring, after the First World War, its business to rue de Tambour in the 13th-century home of the Comtes de Champagne.
In 1932, Pierre Taittinger acquired Château de la Marquetterie near Epernay from the Maison de Champagne Forest-Fourneaux. From 1945 to 1960, the company was managed by François Taittinger, assisted by his two brothers Jean and Claude, and it was during this period that the company moved into the cellars of the Saint-Nicaise abbey, built in the 13th century on Gallo-Roman chalk pits dating back to the 4th century. Then, in 1960, Claude Taittinger took over the helm and gave the company a considerable boost.
... See more ...Composed of a blend of around fifty Champagne crus, this non-vintage Brut Réserve is distinguished by a high proportion of Chardonnay—a rare characteristic in this category—which gives the cuvée its signature freshness, elegance, and finesse. Alongside it, the black grape varieties (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) structure the wine and enrich its aromatic palette. The Brut Réserve is aged on its lees for several years, allowing it to refine its aromatic expression and develop a silky texture on the palate while maintaining a beautiful tension.
The color is appealing with its clear straw yellow hue, revealing lively, regular effervescence that reflects both precision in winemaking and controlled maturity.
The nose is expressive and refined, blending aromas of white fruits (pear, apple) and yellow fruits (mirabelle plum, peach), subtly underscored by notes of sweet vanilla and pastry, reflecting the contribution of Chardonnay and aging on lees.
On the palate, the attack is clean and fresh. The wine evolves with balance and harmony, revealing an airy texture. Fruity flavors are enhanced by hints of honey and a slightly brioche finish, offering delicate persistence and beautiful liveliness.
This champagne is ideal as an aperitif thanks to its aromatic brilliance and precision. It also pairs well with refined fish-based starters, such as lightly grilled salmon en croûte or citrus-infused carpaccios.
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