Comment Taittinger: Brut 1982 : Providential and historic : such is the label applied by the residents of Champagne to the 1982 harvest, which afforded them the rare privilege of combining adequate quantities and exceptional quality. Rested by four years of low yields, the vines that year were able to take advantage of the exceptional sunshine during July and August to gorge with sweet juice the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. The Taittinger Collection Brut 1982 was produced from 40% white Chardonnay grapes from the great vineyards of the Côte des Blancs and 60% Pinot Noir of outstanding quality.