{"product_id":"taittinger-brut-reserve-fifa-special-champagne","title":"Taittinger Brut Reserve FIFA Special Champagne","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaittinger Brut Réserve FIFA Special Edition is crafted from 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, and 25% Pinot Meunier, a composition that leans into Taittinger’s signature Chardonnay‑driven elegance. The wine opens with lifted aromas of lemon peel, white peach, crisp pear, and acacia, layered with subtle brioche and almond from its extended lees aging. On the palate it is bright, silky, and finely textured, offering a persistent mousse and flavors of citrus, green apple, pastry cream, and lightly toasted hazelnut. The finish is clean and refined, carrying a balance of freshness and gentle richness that makes the cuvée both celebratory and versatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts food‑pairing range is broad thanks to its finesse and acidity. It excels with oysters, shrimp cocktail, sushi, sashimi, and caviar, and it complements smoked salmon, creamy cheeses, vegetable tempura, roasted chicken, and lightly spiced dishes. Its delicacy also makes it a natural match for appetizers such as gougères, blinis, and simple seafood canapés, while its structure allows it to stand up to richer preparations like butter‑poached lobster or truffle risotto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points from Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points from Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_initials\"\u003eRenowned critics largely agree on its exceptional quality. Esteemed publications and evaluators like James Suckling\u003cspan class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003ca class=\"H23r4e\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAwQAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamessuckling.com\/tasting-notes\/148801\/taittinger-champagne-brut-reserve-nv\" aria-label=\"James Suckling. Link preview. Site: JamesSuckling.com. Title: Taittinger Champagne Brut Réserve | JamesSuckling.com. 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Reviewers emphasize its sleek, creamy mouthfeel and fragrant bouquet, highlighting tasting notes of fresh white peach, pear, lemon, and subtle brioche. The finish is regularly described as precise and mineral-driven, making it an excellent, refreshing aperitif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47964573925597,"sku":null,"price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/images_54.jpg?v=1779822308","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.com\/products\/taittinger-brut-reserve-fifa-special-champagne","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}