Taittinger Collection Sebastiao Salgado 2008
Taittinger Collection Sebastiao Salgado 2008 is a dry, light-bodied sparkling from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier (Champagne, France), in the sparkling style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, duck. Cheapest offer £235.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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The artwork of this 2008 vintage champagne is a collaboration between Taittinger and Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, who used the image of a leopard in Namibia. Behind the striking black & white label, the champagne is characterized by freshness and vivacity, with a perfectly integrated acidity that suggests it will age very well. The nose combines floral and citrus notes such as lemon and grapefruit. On the palate, there is plenty of fruit, wrapped with a soft creaminess and an elegant finish.