| 4.80% ABV |

| Strength:88.8 Proof |

Wine Spectator 91 points – Hints of smoke and spice underscore flavors of poached pear and white raspberry in this delicate, aperitif-style Champagne, with a lacy mousse. Crisp and lightly citrusy. Drink now through 2021. 50,000 cases made. -AN.November/2017Wine Advocate 90 points – Aromas of green apple, golden orchard fruit, fresh pastry, marzipan and warm bread introduce the latest rendition of Taittinger’s NV Brut La Francaise, a cuvee that contains some 30% reserve wines and sees three years sur lattes. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, fleshy but incisive, with a generous core of fruit, tangy acids and a delicately chalky finish. Disgorgement dates aren’t indicated on the label, but it’s generally a very consistent bottling..August/2019James Suckling 90 points – This has a bright array of peach and citrus fruits in addition to gentle toast. It’s fresh and bright, but with a chalky edge. The palate’s pitched into a bold statement of stone fruits, berries and citrus. The acid and dosage are all balanced in favor of flavor. Drink now..October/2016 | Taittinger Brut Reserve is a blend of Chardonnay wines (40%) and Pinot wines (60%) from 40 different vineyards and matured to perfection. Such a high proportion of Chardonnay is seldom found among the great champagnes. | An elegantly fresh and delicate Champagne blended from a high proportion of Chardonnay grapes to yield a refined flavor palette of pear and stone fruits offset by warm, yeasty notes and hints of breadcrust.

Wine Spectator 91 points – Hints of smoke and spice underscore flavors of poached pear and white raspberry in this delicate, aperitif-style Champagne, with a lacy mousse. Crisp and lightly citrusy. Drink now through 2021. 50,000 cases made. -AN.November/2017Wine Advocate 90 points – Aromas of green apple, golden orchard fruit, fresh pastry, marzipan and warm bread introduce the latest rendition of Taittinger’s NV Brut La Francaise, a cuvee that contains some 30% reserve wines and sees three years sur lattes. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, fleshy but incisive, with a generous core of fruit, tangy acids and a delicately chalky finish. Disgorgement dates aren’t indicated on the label, but it’s generally a very consistent bottling..August/2019James Suckling 90 points – This has a bright array of peach and citrus fruits in addition to gentle toast. It’s fresh and bright, but with a chalky edge. The palate’s pitched into a bold statement of stone fruits, berries and citrus. The acid and dosage are all balanced in favor of flavor. Drink now..October/2016 | Taittinger Brut Reserve is a blend of Chardonnay wines (40%) and Pinot wines (60%) from 40 different vineyards and matured to perfection. Such a high proportion of Chardonnay is seldom found among the great champagnes. | An elegantly fresh and delicate Champagne blended from a high proportion of Chardonnay grapes to yield a refined flavor palette of pear and stone fruits offset by warm, yeasty notes and hints of breadcrust.

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 87 points – Warm aromas of baked apples and pears are filled with vanilla, raisins and cinnamon. The sweetness on the palate is like ripe juicy pears rather than confected. Long lasting and intense cinnamon, clove and vanilla fill the mouth..March/2017 | St. George Fruit Liqueurs have an impeccable pedigree: They begin as our flagship pear and raspberry brandy, to which we add luscious fruit juice.This brings down the proof (from 40% alcohol by volume to 20% alcohol by volume) and transforms our crystal clear brandies into jewel-toned liqueurs. | Both elegant and earthy, this luscious liqueur has all the complexity of a perfectly ripe Bartlett pear. Cinnamon and clove add a warm touch of spice.