Sip of the Day

August 17, 2021

Day #229 of the year.

Taittinger Nocturne Rosé “City Lights”

When it comes to modern marvels, there are few things more aesthetically pleasing than a well-lit city skyline. Whether it be in New York, Shanghai, or Sydney, a skyline at night brings out the true vitality of a city for all to see. What better way to embody this sentiment than by drinking a champagne literally called “City Lights”. The Taittinger Nocturne Rose City Lights is a sparkling rose that hails from Reims, Champagne. It goes especially well with numerous kinds of desserts and is best enjoyed in a traditional flute glass.

ORIGIN

Champagne

Grapes

40% Chardonnay 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier

Tasting 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 "City Lights" is a structured, voluptuous champagne that presents an elegant, well-integrated balance of sugar, acid and tannins.

Food Match

It can accompany a gourmet dessert (even a chocolate one) or a chic snack. It will carry revelers and champagne lovers to the end of the night and beyond.

AUTHOR:

Jack Horn

Jack worked as a copy editor for Wine365. While still a relative novice to the wine industry, he has been able to interact with some of the most respected winemakers in the world, such as Didier Debono of Alta Vista and Julian Grounds of Craggy Range. Jack has poured wine and provided tasting direction at Wine Spectator’s New York Wine Experience and James Suckling’s Great Wines of the Andes.