 We began the evening with the newly released debut vintage from Domaine Évremond, Taittinger’s landmark English sparkling wine. In 2015, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger made history by becoming the first major Champagne house to plant vineyards in England, acquiring land in the North Downs of Kent — terrain whose chalk geology and cool climate he recognised as sharing an affinity with the Côte des Blancs.The Classic Cuvée Edition I is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, crafted using the traditional méthode champenoise and made with the same meticulous care as the Champagnes that follow. This was truly delicious and almost undistinguishable from Champagne The Evening’s Menu STARTER · Taittinger Brut Vintage 2016 A wine of real poise and precision, the Vintage 2016 is made only in exceptional years and spends a minimum of six years ageing in Taittinger’s deep chalk cellars. The 2016 harvest delivered outstanding quality — concentrated, vibrant and beautifully structured. Expect notes of ripe citrus, white flowers and toasted brioche, with a long, mineral finish that speaks eloquently of Champagne’s unique terroir.Paired with: crab Taittinger Préludes Grands Crus — en Magnum A non-vintage prestige cuvée composed exclusively from grand cru vineyards — an equal marriage of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from the very finest classified sites in Champagne. The Préludes is a wine of remarkable consistency and generosity: creamy, complex and deeply satisfying. Presented in magnum this evening, which allows for slower, finer ageing and amplifies its elegance. A perfect companion to delicate seafood.Paired with: Alongside the Brut Vintage 2016 with the starter course · Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2014 The crown jewel of the Taittinger range and one of the most celebrated prestige cuvées in all of Champagne. Made from 100% Chardonnay sourced entirely from grand cru vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize and Cramant — the spiritual heartland of blanc de blancs Champagne — the Comtes de Champagne is a wine of extraordinary finesse and longevity. The 2014 vintage is particularly revered: a cool, classic year that has produced a Comtes of linear precision, with vivid green apple, chalk and lemon curd aromas layered over a deep, almost creamy palate. Aged for a minimum of eight years on the lees before release, this is Champagne at its most profound.Main course Paired with: Pan-fried halibut. · Taittinger Nocturne Rosé Sec A wonderfully original and slightly daring way to close — Taittinger’s Nocturne Rosé Sec is a city-of-night Champagne designed for the end of an evening. ‘Sec’ denotes a lower dosage than the standard demi-sec, giving this rosé a drier, more refreshing character while retaining a delicate touch of sweetness to complement dessert. Vivid raspberry and wild strawberry on the nose, with a palate that is light, bright and perfectly weighted against the richness of a red berry cheesecake.Paired with: Red berry cheesecake  Host for the EveningKevin McKee, UK Director of Champagne Taittinger With many years spent representing one of Champagne’s most iconic houses across the UK, Kevin brings an unrivalled depth of knowledge — from the history of the Taittinger family and the architecture of their cellars beneath Reims, to the minutiae of each vintage and the philosophy behind every wine in the range. He is a superb communicator and a tremendous host in his own right, and his presence made this an evening of real substance as well as exceptional pleasure. Keep the datePlease reserve the date Thursday October 15th 2026 for an exclusive evening with Chateau Des Jaques from Beaujolais. Château des Jacques was purchased by maison Louis Jadot in 1996. They have an exceptional range of wines. We will taste white Beaujolais (one unoaked the other oaked from a single vineyard called Clos de Loyse), a village and few single vineyards red wines from Moulin-a-Vent and Morgon |
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