Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc (1.5 Magnum) 1999
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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc (1.5 Magnum) 1999
Vintage from Champagne, France
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
winemaker's notes:
Produced only in exceptional vintage years and intended as the ultimate expression of the Taittinger style, this wine is
composed entirely of Chardonnay grapes grown in the top vineyards of the prestigious Cote des Blancs. This is a powerful, refined, expressive and complex Champagne, with notes of citrus fruits, lime blossom and caramelized grapefruit. The long, rich ending reveals sweet licorice aromas.
A perfect accompaniment to first courses such as seafood and shellfish.
alcohol by volume:
12.0%
critical acclaim:
"Intensely Chardonnay, this beautiful wine, named after the ancient rulers of Champagne, is pure mineral, green and citrus fruits, a steely shaft of pure concentration. Now just with a light touch of toast, this still will mature for several years."
96 Points
Wine Enthusiast
"The 1999 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne is beautiful. Understated at first, and also, surprisingly accessible, the 1999 Comtes de Champagne backs up its open, inviting personality with considerable muscle married to vibrant, pure fruit. The long, polished finish bursts with Chardonnay character. As is often the case, Comtes is at its best when it has been opened for at least 1-2 hours, or, even better, with a decade or more of bottle age. This is going to be a fascinating Comtes to follow in the coming years and decades. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2039."
95 Points
The Wine Advocate
"Toasted brioche, mushroom, vanilla and candied citrus flavors mark this delicate Champagne. This is more compelling up front, but balanced and appealing for its poise and texture."
91 Points
Wine Spectator
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