Taittinger Vintage 2016 Champagne / Gift Box
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV Taittinger
26 April 2026
Birthday treat that delivered
Bought this for my wife's 40th and we were both really impressed. The bubbles are fine and persistent, and there's a lovely balance between the fruit and a crisp acidity that keeps you going back for more. At £63.75 it's not cheap but for a vintage champagne from Taittinger it felt fair. Would definitely buy again for a special occasion.
26 March 2026
Perfect for Christmas dinner
Picked this up for Christmas Day and it went down a storm. Really expressive on the nose, even my dad who usually just drinks beer commented on how good it smelled. Lovely balance and not too heavy at 12.5% which meant we could happily have a couple of glasses before switching to red. The gift box made it look proper fancy under the tree too.
22 March 2026
Good but not blown away
The wine shop guy recommended this over the Brut Réserve and honestly I'm not sure the upgrade was worth it for me. It's definitely more complex and has lovely depth to it, but at nearly £64 I expected to be wowed. Nice enough for what it is, just maybe not my thing.
