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Taittinger

Taittinger Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne 2012

White classic method sparkling wine

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2013
£573.00

3 bottles

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Denomination Champagne AOC
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 12.5% by volume
Area Champagne region (France)
Grape varieties 100% Chardonnay
Aging 5% of the wines are aged for 4 months in fresh oak barrels, one-third of which are renewed each year, to enhance the intrinsic qualities of the final blend and its hint of toastiness.
Other years 2013
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Description

This champagne is the perfect expression of the Company's style, a rare Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, which expresses excellent care and attention. A wine which follows strict production criteria that result in low-production volumes. Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown in the five villages of the Côte des Blancs, classified as Grands Crus: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnilsur-Oger, and Oger.

Awards

  • 2012

    99

    /100

    James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.

  • 2012

    95

    /100

    The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.

  • 2012

    96

    /100

    Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.

  • 2012

    96

    /100

    Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.

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Perlage

Perlage

Fine and delicate.

Perfume

Perfume

Fine and delicate, in combination with white flowers and a slight minerality with light notes of pear and sultanas, finishing with hints of aniseed.

Color

Color

Golden with greenish reflections.

Taste

Taste

Vibrant, with a combination of lemon and saltiness. A sensation of complexity immediately follows this, yet mellow freshness creates the perfect balance between ripeness and a full-rounded flavour. It has a long-lasting, crisp finish with hints of salted butter.

Serve at:

06 - 08 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Charmat Method Sparkling Wines

Producer
Taittinger
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1932
The Taittinger family has been running the Champagne Maison for almost a century. Its goal has always been the pursuit of excellence. "Having our family name on a bottle places demands and responsibilities every minute. The name conveys both the skills and knowledge of the past and the commitment to the future."

Pierre Emmanuel Taittinger has embodied this commitment for 40 years, and today he shares it with his son Clovis and daughter Vitalie, who work alongside him in the day-to-day running of the Champagne Maison. Together, they create a close-knit and complementary family commitment. Read more
Production area: Champagne region
Champagne region
Taittinger

It is the best Champagne for an exceptional celebration. It pairs with seafood starters, shellfish or fish.

Starters
Fish
Shellfish
Cheese

Name Taittinger Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne 2012
Type White classic method sparkling wine
Denomination Champagne AOC
Vintage 2012
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 12.5% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Chardonnay
Country France
Region Champagne region
Vendor Taittinger
Origin Reims
Wine making Only the ‘cuvée’ is used to give this Champagne a guarantee of quality.
Aging 5% of the wines are aged for 4 months in fresh oak barrels, one-third of which are renewed each year, to enhance the intrinsic qualities of the final blend and its hint of toastiness.
Allergens Contains sulphites