This bottle of Taittinger released in 1990 (but containing champagne from the 1985 vintage) was by the American abstract expressionist Roy Lichtenstein, who also led the New York Pop Art movement. Lichtenstein drew inspiration from cartoon figures and painted them in a design with just a few dominant colours, Van Gogh yellow, royal blue and English green. He also extended the hair to merge with the vine on the other side of the bottle, making the design a truly 3D one, fit for a special champagne.
The 1985 harvest was small but of high quality. The blend was 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, sourcing fruits from the great vineyards of the Cote de Blancs. I look forward very much to tasting it.
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