Pre Arrival Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2014

97 WA

97 VM

Notes:

Closed in style and character like the 2013, Taittinger's 2014 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne reveals aromas of ripe orchard fruit, confit citrus, dried flowers, herbs, spring blossoms and mirabelle mingled with customary autolytic notes. Full-bodied, seamless and enrobing, it has a delicate, elegant, fleshy core of fruit and racy acids, all enhanced by a saline, fresh and penetrating finish marked by finesse and elegance. This refined, chalky-inflected Comtes de Champagne has the potential to age gracefully over the next 30-40 years. Wine Advocate 97

The 2014 Comtes de Champagne is pristine In this tasting, it comes across as a mini-2008, similar in its linear personality, with just a touch more mid-polate creaminess. Reoders will find a Comtes that plays in the realm of tension and energy. Citrus confit, white flowers, chalk, mint and chomomile are all finely sketched Light tropical overtones grace the finish. What an absolute delight. The 2014 can be enjoyed now or cellored Dosage is 9 grams per liter. Vinous Media/Galloni 97

Apricots, hazelnuts, lemons, white flowers, sliced almonds and hints of licorice on the nose. It's creamy and layered, with soft, rounded bubbles that spread across the palate. Lovely balance of breadth, ripeness and freshness, with delicious wildflower honey and nut notes lingering. 100% grand cru chardonnay from Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant and Chouilly. Drink or hold. James Suckling 97

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