Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, 2013

Structured, Tensile and Ethereal Vintage Champagne with high acidity

"The 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne's bouquet is compellingly fresh and minty, revealing aromas of white fruit—notably pear and apple—marzipan and sweet spices, as well as a light touch of citrus mingled with classy autolytic notes. On the palate, this is a structured, tensile and ethereal Champagne with high acidity—a sign of a classic vintage—animated by a mousse of striking finesse and delicacy. Although already enjoyable, it should develop well for several decades." 
-Robert Parker 

• Lees ageing: 9 years
• Dosage: 9 g/l
• Robert Parker 96/100
• Jancis Robinson 18/20
• Wine Enthusiast 98/100

Cellaring: Drink now to 2045

Food Pairing: This Champagne complements seafood to perfection. From oysters to lobster. 

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is the finest example of the Taittinger House style and is always a vintage cuvée. It is made with 100% white grapes from the 5 villages with a Grands Crus classification for the Chardonnay grape (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, Mesnil-sur-Oger). A small percentage (5 %) of the blend is aged in fresh oak barrels to create the very delicate balance of toasted notes in the final wine. Disgorged in April 2023.