CIJ 2016 Booklet

CHAMPAGNE TAITTINGER PRESENTS
T H E A R T O F C E L E B R A T I N G
T H E H O L I D A Y S

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Welcome to Champagne Taittinger’s
“The Art of Celebrating The Holidays.”
Sharing the House’s world-renowned Champagne during the
holiday season is something my father, Pierre-Emmanuel, my brother,
Clovis, and I look forward to each and every year.Thus, it is with great
pride that I extend to you all a warm and heartfelt welcome to
Champagne Taittinger’s “The Art of Celebrating The Holidays,” a day
dedicated to family, cherished friends, and exquisite Champagne.
Something magical happens when one first removes the muselet —
uncaging a fresh bottle of Champagne, something timeless, exhilarating,
and profound. It is the quintessential complement to any memorable occasion.
From our fun bubbly bar concepts, to delectable Champagne-inspired
cuisine, to exquisite caviar and Champagne pairings, to our new large-
format bottles – ideal for your holiday festivities, to the perfect Champagne
and dessert pairings, courtesy of Jacques Torres – the master chocolatier
himself, this is the ultimate guide to elevating the holiday experience.
Each concept detailed in this book offers something new, unique,
and unforgettable. Champagne is not just a drink, it is a lifestyle —
one that can shape and transform any experience, while creating new
traditions and memories along the way.We invite you to enjoy the beauty of
celebration. Be inspired by the different pleasures Champagne Taittinger
has to offer, and carry on new traditions this holiday season.
Pop, Fizz, Clink… It’s #TaittingerTime!
Vitalie Taittinger
Artistic Director, Champagne Taittinger

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C H A M PA G N E TA I T T I N G E R
B R U T L A F R A N Ç A I S E N V
$ 5 9 . 9 9
Sourced from 35 different crus over several harvests, the non-vintage Brut Réserve
is a staple of Champagne Taittinger, one that has been recognized all over the
world for its exceptional quality and consistency.Aged for three to four years (twice
the legal requirement), this Champagne offers an exceptional, mature blend.
NOTES: Bright golden straw yellow, characterized by a powerful,
expressive bouquet — fruit, brioche, peach, white flowers, and vanilla pods.
On the palette, the Champagne is fresh and lively, with delicate hints
of fruit and honey.
GRAPES: 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier

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Grown and harvested in the Montagne de Reims and Les Riceys, some of the
world’s best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes are combined to create this
elegant cuvée. Its unique vibrancy can be attributed to the small proportion of
still red Pinot Noir grapes added in the final stage. And its intense palette can be
explained by the 3 years spent on lees in the bottle to develop complexity.
NOTES: Fine bubbles and persistent foam punctuated by a deeply expressive
bouquet of crushed raspberries, cherries, and blackcurrants.Velvety, full-bodied,
fruity, crisp and fresh with flavors of red fruits on the palate.
GRAPES: 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier
Nocturne is plush, round, smooth and perfect for late evenings.
A blend of more than 35 different crus and aged for 4 years on the lees before
being disgorged, the Taittinger Nocturne is a Sec (slightly sweet) Champagne.
A 17.5 g/L dose of cane sugar combined with a slow maturation process
yields a full, smooth flavor profile.
NOTES: Pale yellow in color with shimmering highlights and a thin foam bubble,
lending to the slightly sweet wine’s vibrancy. A bouquet of white flowers,
yellow peaches, and dried apricots leads to a crisp, creamy palate of raisins
and delicately candied fruit, with a long, smooth finish.
C H A M PAG N E TA I T T I N G E R
P R E S T I G E R O S É N V
$ 8 3 . 9 9
N O C T U R N E N V
$ 8 1 . 9 9

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Taittinger Nocturne Rosé is a Sec Champagne composed of Chardonnay,
Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Blended from approximately 30 vineyards
and from multiple vintages, the wine is laid down for 3 years to age before
disgorgement. A 17.5 g/L dosage of sugar cane combined with slow cellar
aging creates a round and smooth rosé Champagne that is perfect to enjoy late
in the evening, especially with friends.
NOTES: The color is an intense, bright, flamboyant pink. Its bubbles form
a delicate halo of fine foam.A full-bodied nose reveals delicious aromas of pastries.
On the palate the attack is clean, fresh and generous, with silky tannins.Taittinger
Nocturne Rosé is a structured, voluptuous Champagne that presents an elegant,
well-integrated balance of sugar, acid and tannins.
Produced exclusively from Grands Crus Vineyards, the Prélude only uses juice
from the very first pressing immediately following the harvest. Fermented twice,
with blending occurring after the first fermentation, this Champagne is aged
for 5 years on the lees, 4 more than the required minimum for this appellation.
NOTES: The high proportion of Chardonnay creates a brilliant, vibrant pale
yellow, accentuated with silvery reflections. A subtle mineral bouquet quickly gives
way to hints of elder flowers and cinnamon. In the mouth, the delicate mineral
Chardonnay and powerful aromatic Pinot Noir balance beautifully to create a
lively palate punctuated by fresh citrus and white peaches. A rich, lingering finish
bursts with flavor over time.
GRAPES: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
C H A M PAG N E TA I T T I N G E R
N O C T U R N E R O S É N V
$ 8 3 . 9 9
P R É L U D E G R A N D S C R U S N V
$ 9 4 . 9 9

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TA I T T I N G E R C O M T E S D E C H A M PA G N E
B L A N C D E B L A N C S 2 0 0 6
$ 1 9 8 . 9 9
TA I T T I N G E R C O M T E S D E C H A M PA G N E
R O S É 2 0 0 6
$ 2 6 1 . 9 9
Produced only in exceptional vintage years and intended as the ultimate
expression of the Taittinger style, this wine is composed entirely of Chardonnay
grapes grown in the top vineyards of the prestigious Côte des Blancs. Only the
first press juice is used. A small proportion (5%) of the blend spends 3 to 4 months
in new oak barrels, enhancing the intrinsic qualities of the final blend. Prior to
disgorgement, the Blanc de Blancs is aged for 10 years on the lees in 13th-century
chalk cellars that were once the property of Saint Nicaise abbey.
NOTES: Pale yellow color characterized by fine light bubbles that form a delicate
foam ring. Initial bouquet of tangerine develops into mature notes of ripe fruits,
raisin pastries and candied fruit. In the mouth, a smooth and lively palate with
flavors of grapefruit and a long refined finish of spice.
GRAPE: 100% Chardonnay
Produced from purely 100% Grand Crus grapes, the Rosé features grapes
from Côtes des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims.To ensure structure and
excellence, only juice from the first pressing is used. Additionally, a small portion
of the Pinot Noir grapes (12%) is blended as red wine.
NOTES: It offers extraordinarily delicate bubbles with a refined, complex nose —
wild strawberries, morello cherries, and black currants, with hints of fresh
almonds and licorice.The initial fruitiness quickly intensifies and richens into a
structure mid-palate with a balanced, generous finish.
GRAPE: 70% Pinot Noir (12% blended as red wine), 30% Chardonnay

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The Art of Celebrating the Holidays
Introduction To
The holidays can be overwhelming – so many colors,
palettes, and people, it’s hard to know where to begin
when planning your festivities. In the next few pages,
we invite you to experience The Art of Celebration from
Taittinger’s lens. Each unique concept features creative
and beautiful ways to make a memorable night for you
and your guests.
Inspire and be inspired with a new take on holiday
entertaining this year.

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Unexpected Color Story For Your Party
Look beyond the traditional holiday color story,
which can often feel dated and stale. Instead, elevate your
tablescape with a touch of elegance and sophistication.
Turn to metallics like brushed gold, galvanized silver and
our current favorite, rose gold, alongside lush holiday
greens for a more contemporary take on décor.

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Bubbly Bar
It’s the beauty of Champagne, first consumed with your
eyes and then with your heart.
A bottle of bubbles on ice elicits emotions of pure joy and celebration.
Make the bubbly bar the centerpiece of your party and you won’t
need much else. In lieu of a traditional bucket, try making an ice
sculpture centerpiece at home to chill your Champagne.
Present Your Champagne In An Elegant,Whimiscal Way
What you’ll need
2 large nesting bowls deep enough
to fit 1 or 2 bottles of Champagne Taittinger
Large flower bloom and evergreens
•Fill larger bowl halfway with cold water.
•Place smaller bowl on top; to keep it centered and
prevent it from floating, tape down the sides with a
strong household tape. Place a few items in the bowl
for weight. Freeze overnight until solid.
•Trim your greens to your desired length, size and
design. Note: the fewer the items in your design, the
easier the bowl will be to make.
HOW TO MAKE A HOLIDAY
FLORAL ICE BUCKET
•Remove the bowl from freezer and let sit to room temperature, or until the smaller
bowl can easily be removed.
•Arrange the greenery and flower onto one side of the large bowl.
•Quickly slip the smaller bowl back into place so that the floral arrangement
is sandwiched between the two bowls.
•Again, tape and weigh down the bowls together.
•Making sure the smaller bowl is weighed down, carefully pour water into the gap
between the two bowls until it is not quite filled.
•Place in freezer for a few hours.Then, remove and add additional water
to create a thicker wall.
•Allow the bowl to fully freeze.
•Remove just before your party begins.Transfer the bowl to a waterproof dish to
catch dripping water and place on top of a cake stand for height and presentation.
•Fill with Champagne bottle and top with ice!

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Large-Formats
Taittinger Latest Offerings
For celebrating the holidays with larger parties –
Champagne Taittinger offers Large-Format bottles that are
sure to be a crowd-pleaser.Try our Champagne Taittinger
Brut La Française NV in all shapes and sizes, from a 1.5 L
Magnum, a 6 L Methuselah, to the 15 L Nebuchadnezzar!
Cheers!
1.5 L Magnum 3 L Jeroboam 9 L 12 L Balthazar6 L Methuselah 15 L NebuchadnezzarSalmanazar

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Parisian Raw Bar
Take a moment from the hustle and bustle of the holidays,
and transport your guests with a Parisian Raw Bar.
A crowd pleaser at any party and for any season.
Start with a timeless pairing – oysters and Champagne.
The minerality and acidity brings an accent to the
briny finish of the oysters. Move on to the perfect shrimp
cocktail: the sweet flesh of large prawns or shrimp with
just a squeeze of lemon is a natural fit with Champagne.
End with a bit of lobster or crab.The stone fruit and
citrus notes of our Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc
de Blancs 2006 will pair exquisitely.
For a new presentation, try using galvanized
metal trays and stagger them at different heights to create
areas where you can add additional design elements such
as winter greenery, flowers, candles and lights.
Drape burlap or canvas fabric for added texture
and a touch of Paris.
Transport Your Guests To Paris With A Fresh Raw Bar

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Champagne & Caviar Pairings
Caviar and Champagne – the ultimate love story. Not only is caviar
perfect as a stand – alone with Champagne, but also adding elements
of caviar to timeless holiday dishes can elevate the flavor, making it
both a simple and rewarding feat.
Magnificently youthful with tons of mineral and citrus fruit in the
Prélude – all of which is meant for that melt-in-your-mouth silkiness
from the caviar.The aromatic lift of the Pinot Noir and its ample
mousse is the perfect fit for the Calvisius Tradition or a fresh
and fruity Ossetra.
Caviar pairs with Brut La Française because it’s a lively Champagne
– it’s as fresh as the sunrise is in the morning and the Caviar’s full
flavors play on the layers of passion fruit, vanilla, and peach. The
Brut La Française can stand up to a distinctive and full-bodied caviar.
A buttery, medium pearl pairs beautifully with the Comtes de
Champagne Blanc de Blancs because of the acidity and structure of
the Champagne.The caviar’s distinctive nutty taste keenly plays on the
vintage maturity of the Comtes de Champagne, leaving a symphonic
masterpiece on the palate – a broad, satisfying mouth-feel.
An Elegant Pairing For The Holiday Season
Calvisius Caviar,
Siberian
pairs perfectly with
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne
Blanc de Blancs 2006
Calvisius Caviar,
Oscietra – Royal
Taittinger Comtes de
Champagne
Rosé 2006
Calvisius Caviar, Prestige
ChampagneTaittinger Brut La Française NV
Calvisius Caviar, Oscietra – Classic pairs perfectly with ChampagneTaittinger Prélude Grands Crus NV

Fried Chicken with Rosemary
Honey and Sea Salt
Potato Crisps with Marscapone Crème Fraiche, Caviar and Micro Cilantro
Herbed Crostini
with Pickled Winter Vegetables,
Brie and Pomegranate Crostini
with Balsamic Crema
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High - Low Snack Bar
Champagne is not just a party apéritif, it’s also a versatile
and food-friendly wine that can be served late into the night.
Indulge and delight your guests with the ultimate food spread.
Here are a few unexpected Champagne pairings that will leave your guests
thirsty for more bubbles.
Menu
Fried Chicken with Rosemary Honey and Sea Salt
Potato Crisps with Mascarpone Crème Fraiche, Caviar and Micro Cilantro
Herbed Crostini with Pickled Winter Vegetables
Brie and Pomegranate Crostini with Balsamic Crema
That intersection where salt meets acid, fat, and sweet is where
Champagne Taittinger outperforms other wines.
Pair Champagne With Guilty Pleasures

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Top Off The Night With Dessert
With a passion for elegance and craftsmanship, it is only natural
to pair Jacques Torres’ delicious chocolate delicacies with Champagne
Taittinger. Champagne works spectacularly here, especially when
there is a secondary element of fruit (passion fruit, raspberry,
coconut, or hazelnut). As macarons have become the symbol of
Parisian Pastries, it only makes sense to flavor them with
the best French Champagne!
Presenting Jacques Torres Macarons –
Available for the 2016 Holiday Season
A macaron has layers of texture in each bite.The outer shell,
the airy pillow and creamy center, the soft chew- a natural fit for
Champagne, which is an equally ethereal experience. Champagne
Taittinger Brut La Francaise has the right amount of density and
fruit to stand up to an array of flavors.
Delight in the delicious Champagne Taittinger Macaron –
complete with gold flakes to add a layer of sparkle to your celebration.
Jacques Torres Dessert Bar

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Nocturne At Night
Taittinger’s Newest Offering
Turn down the lights – it’s time to experience
Champagne Taittinger’s latest offering: glow-in-the-dark
Nocturne Rosé.The beautiful city lights bottle carries
inside of it a round and smooth Rosé Champagne that is
perfect to enjoy late in the evening, especially with friends.
The intense, flamboyant color will be sure to bring a fun
element to any gathering – especially a New Year’s Eve
celebration! It will carry Champagne lovers
to the end of the night and beyond.
The night is sweet and you’ll find it never ends when your
friends are near.

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Biographies
CHANTELLE PABROS
VITALIE TAITTINGER
Chantelle Pabros is a Fine Wine Specialist at Morrell
and Company. In 2015, she became the Wine
Director at Upland Steven Starr Restaurant Group
in New York, prior to switching over to Morrell and
Company. Pabros has been featured on ABC News,
in NYT, New York Post, Gotham Magazine, Atlanta
Magazine, amongst others.
Vitalie Taittinger is the Artistic Director and Global
Ambassador for Champagne Taittinger. Classically
trained in art and design at the Emile Cohl School
of Design in Lyon, Vitalie formed her own creative
agency in 2002, developing several branding and
identity projects for Champagne houses. In 2007,
after seeing her father Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger
regain ownership of the family Champagne house,
Vitalie joined Champagne Taittinger and took over
all marketing and communications efforts. Since then,
the iconic brand has burst onto the scene, withVitalie
appearing in Gotham Magazine, Huffington Post,Wine
Enthusiast Magazine, and Wine Spectator. Always a
family woman above anything else, she currently lives
in her hometown of Reims with her husband and
three beautiful children.
Sommelier
Artistic Director, Champagne Taittinger
JUDY KIM
JACQUES TORRES
Judy Kim left a career in luxury fashion for a far more
creative, hands-on field in styling and photography.
She began with a focus on food styling and but has
parlayed into lifestyle and travel as well. She has
worked with brands and publications such as Vogue,
InStyle Magazine, Brides Magazine, Condé Nast
Traveler, Canon, All-Clad, Williams Sonoma and
Ghirardelli. She also currently writes a food column
for delish.com.
www.thejudylab.com
Master Pastry Chef and Chocolatier, Jacques Torres
prides himself in producing hand-crafted chocolates
and confectionary products. He served as award-
winning Executive Pastry Chef at Le Cirque, hosted
several of his own series on Food Network, PBS
and has written 3 cookbooks. He has nine locations
throughout New York City.
www.mrchocolate.com.
Food Stylist/Photographer
Chef

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