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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.
After some difficult times within the Group to restructure Capital in the years 2005-2006, it was Pierre -Emmanuel Taittinger, a third generation who took up the torch, helped in recent years by his two children Clovis and Vitalie, a fourth generation to write the future.
The vineyards of Maison Taittinger extend over some 300 hectares, producing around 6 million bottles.
Made from a precise blend dominated by 60% black grapes (Pinot Noir and Meunier) balanced by 40% Chardonnay, Taittinger Nocturne is the fruit of a complex blend of around 30 carefully selected vintages. This wine benefits from prolonged aging on the lees for a minimum of four years, conferring structure, harmony and aromatic depth. The final sugar dosage (17.5 g/l) makes for a perfectly controlled Demi-sec, whose measured sweetness is underpinned by the cuvée's natural freshness.
To the eye, La robe is an elegant pale yellow with brilliant highlights. The effervescence is fine and persistent, forming a regular cordon of great delicacy.
The aromatic bouquet opens with notes of ripe yellow fruit - white peach, apricot Sec - evolving towards hints of honey and pastry, typical of Champagnes that have matured on laths.
The palate is seductive with a caressing, round and velvety attack, balanced by a discreet but structuring acid framework. Aromas are reminiscent of candied grapes and poached fruit, with a touch of praline prolonging the aromatic persistence. The finish is supple and generous, with a suave signature that makes this an excellent late-night Champagne.
Nocturne is aimed at palates that enjoy fuller Champagnes, and is ideal for pairing with sweet and savory dishes: lightly spiced foie gras, desserts based on yellow fruit or marzipan, or even as an accompaniment to extended festive moments.
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Founded in 1971, the Club Trésors de Champagne is a very exclusive circle that brings together 25 of the region’s finest artisan winemakers. United by a love for their terroir, respect for traditional craftsmanship, and a vision for the future, these exceptional winemakers have been rigorously selected for the excellence of their work. Membership in the club is granted only upon sponsorship by one or more existing members.
For them, champagne is not just a celebratory drink; it is a unique story told through every bottle.
The “Spécial Club” cuvée
Being a member of this highly exclusiveclub allows winemakers to produce a unique, vintage-dated prestige cuvée: the Spécial Club. Recognized as the ultimate symbol of their expertise, this cuvée undergoes a rigorous process to ensure impeccable quality.
To earn this coveted “label,” each bottle must pass through rigorous stages:
