Nocturne Sec is a sparkling produced by Taittinger in Champagne, Champagne, France. Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Sparkling
Appellation: Champagne
Region: Champagne
Country: France
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, off-dry
Taittinger's Nocturne Sec is a deliberately sweeter-styled Champagne, sitting at around 17-20g/l residual sugar, which softens the house's naturally elegant, Chardonnay-driven acidity into something rounder and more approachable. Expect ripe stone fruit and honey alongside Taittinger's signature creamy brioche character, with enough freshness to prevent it feeling heavy. It's a thoughtful choice for pairing with lightly spiced or fruit-forward dishes where a bone-dry Champagne might clash.
Where it comes from
Champagne, France
Champagne is the cool northern French region that gave its name to the world's most celebrated sparkling wine, made by a second fermentation in the bottle.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
Pinot Meunier
Pinot Meunier is a red grape from the Champagne region of France, where it is one of the three principal varieties used in Champagne alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nocturne Sec from?
Nocturne Sec is produced by Taittinger in Champagne, Champagne, France.
What grapes are in Nocturne Sec?
Nocturne Sec is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.