The Champagne wine region is located in the north eastern part of France about 90 miles away from Paris. It is generally divided into three parts: the Montagne de Reims, the Vallee de la Marne and the Cotes de Blancs. Champagne can only be produced from specific grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier which have been grown in the area and there are certain rules which need to be followed such as secondary fermentation in the bottle to create carbonation.

French Benedictine monks were the first to create Champagne in the 17th century and one of the monks, Dom Pierre Perignon is credited with it’s discovery. It is said that when he first tasted it he exclaimed “Come quickly, I am drinking the stars!”

Taittinger remains one of the few Champagne Houses to still be owned and actively managed by the family named on the label. Its origins date back to 1734 when the original house was founded by Jacques Fourneaux. The Taittinger link was established in 1931 when Pierre Taittinger, the founder of today’s company acquired the house. Taittinger’s home is situated above miles of chalk tunnels and cellars. These 4th century cellars are perfect for the slow ageing process required for great Champagne.