At Vinya we like to say, “There’s never a bad time for bubbles,” and around the holidays, this saying resonates so true. A consummate class act, Taittinger’s La Française is blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, but it’s the high proportion of Chardonnay (40%) that sets it apart from most non-vintage blends, which are typically Pinot Noir and/or Meunier dominant. Considered one of the greatest Chardonnay houses in Champagne, La Française spends almost four years on the lees, well past the required minimum of 15 months. As a result, you get a mature glass of bubbly, rich with warm brioche, pale gold in stature, and delicate with a long fine mousse. So, there really is never a bad time for bubbles, especially when it’s Taittinger. Happy Drinking, Allegra A