Green apple and tart cranberry, followed by a vanilla-tinged earthiness. A bit pricey, but worth it. I tried the other French Taittingers, but they were so woody, they were almost undrinkable. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $60
Taylor is a self-proclaimed Southern foodie, turned Californian food, wine, and gardening hipster.