Description:
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a prestige cuvée Blanc de Blancs made
entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best Grand Cru
vineyards in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. It is only produced
when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year.
Winemaking methods involve strictly using just the first press juice and
ageing 5% of the wines for four months in new oak barrels - a third of
which are renewed every year - to enhance the intrinsic qualities and
complexities of the final blend. Presented in 18th century antique style
bottles, this hand-crafted champagne is aged eighteen metres
underground in the UNESCO status Saint-Nicaise cellars in Reims for a
minimum of eight years before being released.
Tasting Notes:
The colour is a pale straw yellow with bubbles which are exceptionally fine and abundant and form a delicate mousse. The delicate nose is reminiscent of a mixture of flinty aromas and toast, followed by fine and light essences of wood echoed by subtle notes of brioche and vanilla. The first impression on the palate is fresh and smooth, followed by a refined mid-palate with dominant mellow, creamy, fruity flavours of pink grapefruit and white peach. The long, rich finish is balanced and harmonious. Combining delicacy and generous fruitiness with freshness and harmony, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs displays long ageing potential.
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£179.99Price
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