CHAMPAGNE TAITTINGER PRESENTS

THE ART OF CELEBRATING

BUBBLES OF LOVE

All you need is love & Champagne

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Welcome to Champagne Taittinger s Bubbles of Love

Exquisite Champagne — fizzing, bubbling, exciting, and inspiring. It is the quintessential complement to any memorable occasion. The growing, blending, bottling, aging, and serving

of Champagne is a labor of love itself, and thus, pairs naturally with the ultimate celebration of love — weddings!

Champagne Taittinger, one of the very last remaining family-owned and operated grand marquee Champagne houses in the world, explores and embraces this celebration of unity with its

tantalizing cuvées.

Something truly magical happens when one first removes the muselete, uncaging a fresh bottle of Champagne — something

timeless, exhilarating, and romantic. And whatever your style — vintage glam, classic black-tie, modern art deco — Champagne is the common denominator that completes the

most memorable day of your life. From fun Champagne Towers, to gorgeous Champagne-inspired arrangements, to the perfect Champagne and dessert pairings, this is the ultimate guide to

elevating the wedding experience with Champagne.

With the love and dedication of the Taittinger family, we cordially invite you to explore Champagne Taittinger’s

The Art Of Celebrating: Bubbles of Love.

Transcend your special day.

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Starting with the best of the best, Champagne Taittinger’s tête de cuvée is Comtes de Champagne, which receives all the lavish care and attention it

needs to reach its peak maturity. Every moment with Comtes de Champagne creates a new and unforgettable memory. It’s more than just opening a

bottle, it’s an emotional connection. A big, juicy rib eye from your favorite butcher and a tin of caviar is all you need to offset this Champagne (well, that and the big question!). The beauty of a Champagne this luxurious are

the intrinsic qualities and complexities of the final blend, that slight touch of oak, and the textural experience that you can indulge in as it has a chance to

evolve. Every experience is unique.

Notes: Pale yellow color characterized by fine light bubbles that form a delicate foam ring. Initial bouquet of tangerine develops into mature notes of ripe fruits, raisin pastries and candied fruit. In the mouth, a smooth and

lively palate with flavors of grapefruit and a long refined finish of spice.

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

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With the growing trend of cocktails — Champagne flutes or coupes with garnishes of fruit or herbs, should not be overlooked! Champagne Taittinger

Prestige Rosé’s delicate pale pink color and racy vibrancy is perfect for a spring/summer party, and is unbelievably effortless when it comes to

food pairing. This Champagne is such a crowd pleaser — refreshing and enchanting — all you need to do is pull the bottles out of the wine fridge and

set out the Champagne glasses!

Notes: Fine bubbles and persistent foam punctuated by a deeply expressive bouquet of crushed raspberries, cherries, and blackcurrants. Velvety, full-

bodied, fruity, crisp and fresh with flavors of red fruits on the palate.

Grapes: 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier

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Nocturne is plush, round, smooth and perfect for late evenings. Whether you are sitting on a beach or dancing the night away, the smooth and creamy mousse finishes with a slightly sweeter and fruity note of white peach and

apricot. It’s festive and approachable — and when thinking of what to serve for your bachelor or bachelorette party, the best pairing is something that is unique and exhilarating; no one’s glass will be empty! And the gorgeous

bottle will make for beautiful photos.

Notes: Pale yellow in color with shimmering highlights and a thin foam bubble, lending to the slightly sweet wine’s vibrancy. A bouquet of white

flowers, yellow peaches, and dried apricots leads to a crisp, creamy palate of raisins and delicately candied fruit, with a long, smooth finish.

Grapes: 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier

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At Champagne Taittinger, the honor of the House lies in the quality of its non-vintage Champagne. It is for this reason that Champagne Taittinger

makes a Brut every year whose quality offers absolute consistency, which is recognized all over the world — making it perfect for your wedding day.

This quality goes hand-in-hand with those beautiful moments in life. Perfect for toasts, DIY Champagne towers, and delicious with wedding cake, this

Champagne with easy appeal is ideal for the big day.

Notes: Bright golden straw yellow, characterized by a powerful, expressive bouquet — fruit, brioche, peach, white flowers, and vanilla pods.

On the palette, the Champagne is fresh and lively, with delicate hints of fruit and honey.

Grapes: 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier

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It’s so easy to get lost in the seating arrangement, invitations, cakes, and centerpieces, that many often overlook one of the most crucial

aspects — the Champagne.

Champagne is not just a drink, it is a lifestyle — one that can shape and transform any experience. In the following pages, take a few moments to be inspired with a few Champagne Taittinger bridal

concepts. Each concept offers something new, unique, and truly unforgettable — while sharing in

the elegant joy of Champagne Taittinger.

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Bridal Ideas

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Edible Arrangements

Almost all love starts here — at the first date, exploring, discovering, and sharing together.

And what better way to do so than by learning how to mix and match exquisite wines with

delectable entrées.

At this second stage of our journey, we bring you expert knowledge and profound insight on

pairing your favorite Champagne Taittinger wine with easy-to-make, homemade dishes

to accent them. For this special experience, Chef Becerra has created a “stay-in” menu

perfectly tailored for Champagne Taittinger’s Prestige Rosé and Prélude for anyone

looking to create something delicious and beautiful in their own kitchen.

So, when you leave this second room, you will leave with the skills to create an

unforgettable first date.

Nothing makes the perfect first-date impression like creating an impeccable, irresistible food

and wine pairing.

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Edible Arrangements

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Make Tahini DipPlace lemon juice, garlic, and tahini in a food processor. Process until pureed. Add watercress and pulse until pureed. Stream in olive oil and mix until smooth. Add lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Can be made one day in advance and stored covered in refrigerator.

To AssembleLine the interior base of each pot with foil or line with a bowl. Spoon tahini dip into each pot and submerge vegetables partially in dip, allowing tops to show. Garnish with herbs and edible flowers.

Potted Crudites with Watercress Tahini Dip

1/2 lemon, juiced1 clove garlic, peeled and minced1/4 cup tahini1/2 cup watercress leaves, trimmed and roughly chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilSalt and freshly ground pepperBaby vegetables (such as carrots and radishes), for servingBaby broccoli, for servingHerbs, for garnishEdible flowers, for garnishFood safe pots, for serving

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These small, potted vegetables make the perfect centerpiece for a nature inspired wedding. Brightened with spicy watercress, lemon and garlic, the tahini becomes a bright, creamy dip — try it with an assortment of your favorite baby vegetables. Makes about 1 cup.

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Croquembouche are beautiful towers of custard filled profiteroles held together with caramelized sugar. Our version is filled with matcha cream

then wrapped in fine strands of pulled sugar, finally garnished with flowers and pearls. It looks impressive as a dessert centerpiece but is surprisingly

easy to make. Full recipe available upon request (See Contact Page).

Matcha Croquembouche

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“YOU STOLE MY HEART, BUT I’LL LET

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“YOU STOLE MY HEART, BUT I’LL LET

YOU KEEP IT!”

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Ice Bucket Floral Arrangement

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Add water (about half-full) depending on how long your flower stems are. Add flowers and greens making sure the stems reach down into the water. Star t low, and layer as you go up and out so the flowers aren’t all on the same level creating a natural fresh garden picked feeling.

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Lay Champagne bottles in the bucket on top of the wire or foam in an aesthetically pleasing way. Make sure the bottles are secure and won’t shift when arranging the flowers around them.

Place chicken wire or floral foam in the ice bucket leaving room for 3 Champagne bottles to be set in.

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This stunning floral arrangement is sure to set the mood for the ultimate celebration. Lush flowers are set inside of an ice bucket along with decadent bottles of Champagne. Set this on

your tabletop and arrange with filled glasses of bubbly for guests to help themselves.

Mixed Variety of muted roses (such as Golden Combo, Quicksands, Majolica Spray)Eucalyptus Greens

Chicken Wire or Floral FoamTaittinger ChampagneIce Bucket

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Add water (about half-full) depending on how long your flower stems are. Add flowers and greens making sure the stems reach down into the water. Start low, and layer as you go up and out so the flowers aren’t all on the same level creating a natural, fresh-picked feeling.

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Lay Champagne bottles in the bucket on top of the wire or foam in an aesthetically pleasing way. Make sure the bottles are secure and won’t shift when arranging the flowers around them.

Place chicken wire or floral foam in the ice bucket leaving room for 3 Champagne bottles to be set in.

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This stunning floral arrangement is sure to set the mood for the ultimate celebration. Lush flowers are set inside of an ice bucket along with decadent bottles of Champagne. Set this on

your tabletop and arrange with filled glasses of bubbly for guests to help themselves.

Mixed Variety of muted roses (such as Golden Combo, Quicksands, Majolica Spray)Eucalyptus Greens

Chicken Wire or Floral FoamChampagne TaittingerLarge Ice Bucket

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Champagne towers can be a simple, yet glamorous addition to your reception. The glasses are beautifully arranged to allow Champagne to flow down like a flawless waterfall. Our version takes this classic to a new level, surrounded

by a luxurious base of flowers

Art of the Champagne Tower

A S S E M B LY 1) On top of the large plastic tray, start with a firm, level base for your tower. Create the first layer of your tower by placing 19 champagne glasses in a circle on a table or tray. This should be approximately 15-inch in diameter.

2) Place the vines around the hem of the glasses letting them do their spindly thing weaving about, creating the illusion of a wreath. Gently place your flower heads (no stems) on and around the vines and leaves, weaving in and out in an ethereal way.

3) Build the levels. The five—tier tower should be made of successively smaller layers of circles. For example, the next layer should be made of 10 glasses, followed by 7, 3, and finished with 1 glass on top.

4) Make sure each glass touches the surrounding glasses. A diamond shaped gap will appear between each. When building layers, center the stem of the glass over the diamond openings created by the layer below.

5) Slowly begin pouring the Champagne from the top glass, allowing it to trickle down. If the tower is used for decorative purposes only, assemble and fill with Champagne before the celebration and pass trays with fresh Champagne to guests.

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40 Coupe Champagne GlassesChampagne Taittinger Large Plastic Tray (Recommended) F O R T H E F L O R A L S

Passion Flower VineMixed Varieties of RanunculusChocolate CosmosHelleborusStrantiaMajolica spray roses

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Jacques Torres Pairings

With a passion for elegance and craftsmanship it is only natural to pair Jacques Torres’ delicious chocolate delicacies with

Champagne Taittinger. Whether you’re in need of a little sweetness for your engagement party, bridal shower, or wedding after-party,

Jacques Torres Chocolate has a flavor for every desire. Chantelle Pabros, top sommelier, and Jacques Torres, explore.

Love Bug Bon Bons pairs perfectly with Champagne Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2006:

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Creamy Raspberr y Chocolates pairs perfectly with Champagne Taittinger Nocturne:

Taittinger Trufflespairs perfectly with Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française:

Fresh Coconut Bon Bonspairs perfectly with

Champagne Taittinger Prestige Rosé:

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Place a flower and fruit in each glass. Top with Champagne and serve immediately.

Floral Champagne

Garnishes

A simple way to add a pop of color to bubbly is to garnish glasses with edible

flowers and berries before serving.

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Edible FlowersRaspberries / Sliced Strawberries Champagne Taittinger

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Both fun and practical, our hangover kit will be sure to impress bachelor/bachelorette party and wedding guests.

Champagne Refresh Swag Bag

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375ml 750ml

Champagne Demi

Pillbox Preloaded with Advil

Korean Facemask

Satin Eye Mask

Cold Brew Iced Coffee Concentrate

Embroidered Hotel-Style Slippers

Demi Bottle

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Biographies

A L I C I A M C D O L E

Huntress is a Brooklyn-based floral studio inspired by wild, opulent, equatorial designs, spirit of place, a mood or feeling in time, cross cultural savoir-faire, the tropics, botanical exploration, and natural oddities. Specializing in weddings, events, private installations, and floral styling.

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Chantelle Pabros is a Fine Wine Specialist at Morrell and Company. In 2015, she became the Wine Director at Upland Steven Starr Restaurant Group in New York, prior to switching over to Morrell and Company. Pabros has been featured on ABC News, in NYT, New York Post, Gotham Magazine, Atlanta Magazine, amongst others.

Beginning as a catering company specializing in weddings and special events, The Jewels of New York has evolved into a culinary studio focusing on creating original content for luxury brands and publications such as: Martha Stewart, Kinfolk Magazine, Cherry Bombe, Food & Wine, Epicurious, Meredith, Target, West Elm, Diageo and MAC Cosmetics.

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