Chicotona Papalometl Mezcal Style_Natural Taittinger La Française is unique

Taittinger La Française is unique amongst other nonvintage Champagnes because of its high proportion of Chardonnay

Serve lightly chilled alongside grilled sausages

but it's finished in used apple brandy barrels

The winery donates $1 of each bottle sold to Ambá

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Chicotona Papalometl Mezcal Style_Natural Taittinger La Française is uniqueProduced in Puebla from semi wild Papalometl agave that takes over a decade to mature, this bottle is a deep dive into the flavors of Pueblas rugged mountain terrain. It opens with notes of grilled bell pepper and cracked white pepper. Then it deepens, umami rich, like sauted shiitake, and finishes with dry earth, a twist of grapefruit, and just enough floral on the nose to keep things interesting. Its smooth, layered, and just a little wild like it