Taittinger
Taittinger Champagne Grand Crus Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne 2014
Other years:
2013| 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. |
| Year | 2014 |
| Product name | Champagne Grand Crus Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne 2014 |
| Color | Golden with greenish reflections. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Pairings | It is the best Champagne for an exceptional celebration. It pairs with seafood starters, shellfish or fish. |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Country | France |
| Other years | 2013 |
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
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2014
97/100
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.
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2014
97/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2014
97/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2014
97/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2014
96/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
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- Start up year: 1932
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
| Name | Taittinger Champagne Grand Crus Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne 2014 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| 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 |