91 points Wine Spectator: "Hints of marzipan and lightly charred toast add richness without overwhelming the flavors of poached pear, lemon curd and black currant in this lively version, showing a creamy, detailed texture. Drink now through 2018. (12/31/12)"

90+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The new release of Taittinger’s Brut 'La Française' is excellent, with lovely mid-palate depth and the very obvious potential to improve with a bit of cellaring. The refined and complex nose wafts from the glass in a blend of apple, tart orange, bread dough, fine minerality and a topnote of citrus peel. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, with crisp acids, fine mid-palate depth, pinpoint bubbles, lovely focus and excellent length and grip on the still very youthful finish. This is certainly a good drink today, but there is a bit of the backend austerity of youth that will dissipate if the wine is tucked away in the cellar for a year or two. A fine result. 2012-2025. (Jul/Aug 2012)"

90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Tasted from a half bottle, the rich and complex flavors of Brut La Française show just that extra touch of maturity. The wine has peach and almond flavors that contrast well with the taut, nervy edge. It's full in the mouth and ripe, and works well both as an apéritif and a food Champagne. Alcohol 12%. (May 2013)"

2-1/2 stars New York Times: "Fine and elegant, with flavors of chalk, lemon and flowers. (12/23/09)"

'Best Buy' Quarterly Review of Wines: "Elegant, biscuity, crisp, with a full and satisfying finish. (Winter 2010/2011)"