Jean Taittinger
Jean Taittinger (25 January 1923 – 23 September 2012) was a French politician and member of the champagne producing Taittinger family. Political career. Taittinger was Minister of Budget between 7 January 1971 and 5 April 1973. He also was Minister of Justice between 5 April 1973 and 28 May 1974. Taittinger held the position of Mayor of Reims for 18 years, leaving the position in 1977. Taittinger family business. He was the son of politician and businessman Pierre Taittinger.