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Taittinger, 1990 Champagne and Sparkling

Vintage Champagne Corneille

Bottle size: 75cl

Price:

£345.00

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    • Description

    Taittinger Collection Corneille 1990

    Vintage & Collection Background
    The 1990 “Corneille” is part of Taittinger’s Collection Series, an artist-edition line in which great vintages are paired with unique bottle artwork. This edition features the work of the Dutch artist Corneille, known for lyrical, vibrant paintings, often including whimsical imagery of birds, cats, women, and bold colour. The wine in this bottle is drawn from a hand-picked selection from vintage 1990, when conditions in Champagne gave excellent ripeness and balance.

    Blend & Ageing
    The blend is roughly equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, reflecting Taittinger’s philosophy of combining elegance and structure. The wine has been aged on the lees for about six years, which helps build complexity, texture, and depth of flavour, while preserving fine effervescence.

    Aroma & Palate
    On the nose, this Champagne displays an evolved bouquet: toasted almonds, brioche, baked apple, honeyed stone fruit, and subtle notes of maple or custard. There is also a sense of maturity in those touches of dried fruit and nuttiness, combined with warm spice. On the palate it is full-bodied and opulent, rich yet balanced. You’ll find layers of dried fruits, nuts, perhaps glazed peach or apple, vanilla custard, and a creamy texture. Though aged, it retains fine bubbles and sufficient acidity to keep the wine lively and prevent it from becoming flabby.

    Maturity & Drinking Window
    At over 30 years old, this bottle is showing mature character, with tertiary flavours coming to the fore. If well stored, it remains in a sweet spot for enjoyment now. The structure is still holding up, so those who prefer aged Champagne with depth rather than youthful vibrancy are likely to find much to enjoy.

    Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions
    Serve at around 10-12 °C in a tulip or white wine glass to allow the aromas to unfold. Pair it with dishes that can match its richness: roasted poultry, foie gras, nutty or aged cheeses, perhaps dishes with a little dried fruit or autumnal flavour. It also works well as a contemplative wine on its own.

    Overall Impression
    The Taittinger Corneille 1990 is a fine example of how Champagne can age gracefully. It offers complexity, elegance, and a rich, layered profile without losing its balance. For collectors or those who enjoy mature vintage Champagnes, it is a memorable and rewarding bottle.

    The Artist
    For the Taittinger Collection, Corneille expresses his art using the two core values which were constant in his work from 1946 onwards: line and colour.

    Figures are formed using gestures made in colour on a solid, or modulated, coloured background. Strangely-shaped birds, reminiscent of those found on bas-reliefs in Coptic monasteries or on the totem poles of Indian tribes, are depicted on a background which is painted in a green, similar to the vine leaves themselves. The birds are ready to take flight and break free from cages and barriers as universal messengers of joy - much like the wine contained within the bottle.

    Amongst Champagne's luxury cuveés and super-premium labels, Taittinger's wines live on one extreme end of the style spectrum.
    While many top Champagnes can be quite difficult to approach in their youth, with laser-like focus and delineation, even austerity, Taittinger instead tends to be immediately open and welcoming. These are beautiful, delicious Champagnes, with bubbles lazily winding their way up to the surface, inviting you to take another sip.

    Condition

    Bottle in good condition - Excellent presentation box

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