Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs - 2012
Taittinger
- Region
- France 禄 Champagne AOC
- Type
- white traditional sparkling, brut
- Producer
- Taittinger
- Vintage
- 2012
- Disgorged
- N/A
- On lees
- N/A
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 12
- Sugar
- 10.75
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
Ratings
Consider us lucky, as the bottle was corked. It manifested primarily in restrained bouquet and empty palate. Fortunately, there was a second bottle to compare and it was a completely different story.
The bouquet, with a hint of reduction, unfurls white flowers, tarragon, cream soda, and brioche, laying a straightforward yet nuanced trail for the senses. The palate follows, fresh and creamy, persistent through each sip. The finish brings a saline touch mingling with white flowers and tangerine. It's a well-tailored, comprehensible wine, not diving deep into complexity but hinting at a subtle evolution towards the finish. The balance scores, as does delicacy and the slight development manifesting in the finish.