Grand Vintage Taittinger Veuve Clicquot Cellars & Tastings
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Latest scored vintage 2012: best 2022 to 2042.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2012 | 96/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flowers, fresh almond, patisserie
Palate: chalk, lemon zest, creamy texture, saline length
Taittinger's vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Cote des Blancs Chardonnay: citrus and white flowers over chalk, with creamy texture and saline length.
What it pairs with
- Oysters Racy chalk and citrus meet the brine of oysters.More wines for oysters →Find oysters on TableJourney →
- Turbot Saline length and minerality frame fine white fish.More wines for fish →
- Souffle au fromage Creamy texture mirrors the airy souffle.More wines for cheese →Find souffle au fromage on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Turbot, Souffle au fromage. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
First produced in 1952, Comtes de Champagne is a Grand Cru-only Blanc de Blancs from the Cote des Blancs, made just in the best vintages and a benchmark for the style.
- 1952First vintage of Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Taittinger · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Around 5 percent aged in oak; Grand Cru Cote des Blancs Chardonnay
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 130 to 200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1952
Frequently asked about Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
What does Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flowers, fresh almond, patisserie. On the palate, chalk, lemon zest, creamy texture, saline length. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Taittinger's vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Cote des Blancs Chardonnay: citrus and white flowers over chalk, with creamy texture and saline length.
When should I drink Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs?
Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Turbot and Souffle au fromage. Racy chalk and citrus meet the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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