Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 1998

Wine Enthusiast ReviewA delicious, welcoming, generous wine that also manages to keep the pure, mineral character of Chardonnay. It has a very direct, linear, steely taste. Great acidity plays a part, as do ripe, fruity flavors and fine balance. This wine should develop well, but its delicious now.

January 2009

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs was created to commemorate Thibaud IV, Comte de Champagne, who planted the first Chardonnay vines in France in the 13th century. First released in 1957 with the 1952 vintage, it is produced exclusively from the delicate first pressing of costly Chardonnay grapes grown to greatest perfection in the vineyards of the communes of the Cote des Blancs, named for the suitability of its microclimates to that vine variety. Champagne Taittinger's extensive vineyard holdings of 600 acres include several parcels in the 100 percent-rated villages read more...of Avize, Cramant, Chouilly and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Cote des Blancs, and assure the consistent supply from year to year of the most exceptional Chardonnay grapes available. This superb Champagne, produced only in years exceptional enough to declare a vintage, is appropriately presented in an antique-style bottle of XVIIIth century design. Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is the ultimate expression of the Taittinger style, a Champagne of great refinement, elegance and delicacy. The clean, aristocratic Chardonnay fragrance is offset by warm, toasty nuances, which carry onto a palate of finely- balanced, generous white fruit flavors underscored by a fine, crisp acidity and subtle mineral notes. The refined, toasty finish is lasting and complex.    (hide)

Impressive and seamless from the get go, featuring lemon, apricot, smoke and spice aromas and flavors that build to the long conclusion. It's creamy, yet firm and fresh, with all its elements integrated for an alluring overall profile. Wonderful fine... Wine Spectator. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1998 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Blanc de Blancs 1500ml

March 2009

WS 95Pts - WE 94Pts - Tasting Notes - A delicious, welcoming, generous wine that also manages to keep the pure, mineral character of Chardonnay. It has a very direct, linear, steely taste. Great acidity plays a part, as do ripe, fruity flavors and fine balance. This wine should develop well, but it's delicious now.

June 2009

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar on 11/07

No written review

October 2008