Taittinger
Champagne Grand Crus Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne 2014
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 5% of the wines in the blend are aged for 4 months in fresh oak barrels; the wine matures for up to 10 years in the chalk cellars beneath Saint-Nicaise. |
- Origin: 100% Chardonnay from five Grand Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs.
- Production: Traditional Method using only first press juice for the highest quality.
- Ageing: up to 10 years in chalk cellars, with 5% aged in wood for 4 months.
- Profile: creamy mousse with notes of white flowers, mandarin and brioche.
- Serving: serve at 6-8°C; ideal with shellfish, lean fish and cheeses.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Taittinger's Chardonnay captures the essence of Champagne. Produced using the Traditional Method, it displays a straw-yellow colour with emerald highlights and a fine, creamy mousse. On the nose, there are notes of white flowers, mandarin and toasted almond. The palate is vibrant and savoury, with crisp acidity. The persistent finish combines minerality and hints of salted butter, making it ideal to pair with shellfish and lean fish.
Where it comes from
The grapes are sourced from the Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Oger and Mesnil-sur-Oger. This area of Champagne is distinguished by its chalky soil composition. The limestone soil imparts a distinct saline tension and mineral depth to the Chardonnay. The region's cool climate gives a brilliant acidity, carefully crafted to deliver a linear and precise expression on the palate.
How it is produced
Only the first pressing is used to ensure aromatic purity. In the creation of the blend, a small portion matures for four months in oak barrels, adding a toasted touch. After the secondary fermentation, the wine is aged for up to ten years in the chalk cellars of Saint-Nicaise. This prolonged ageing enriches the structure, refined by a Brut dosage that preserves the cuvée's vibrant tension and freshness.
History and Curiosities
The prestigious Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs by Taittinger is produced exclusively in extraordinary vintages, making it a true rarity. Crafted from pure Chardonnay from five Grand Cru villages, it uses only the first pressing for unparalleled elegance. A brief period in oak enriches the blend, which then matures through a lengthy ten-year ageing in the historic chalk cellars of Saint-Nicaise. This iconic cuvée from a historic family-run maison, acclaimed by critics, crowns the most exclusive celebrations.
Awards
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2014
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2014
97/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2014
97/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2014
97/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2014
96/100
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Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1932
Pierre Emmanuel Taittinger has embodied this commitment for 40 years, and today he shares it with his son Clovis and daughter Vitalie, who work alongside him in the day-to-day running of the Champagne Maison. Together, they create a close-knit and complementary family commitment. Read more
| Name | Taittinger Champagne Grand Crus Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne 2014 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Taittinger |
| Story | History and Curiosities The prestigious Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs by Taittinger is produced exclusively in extraordinary vintages, making it a true rarity. Crafted from pure Chardonnay from five Grand Cru villages, it uses only the first pressing for unparalleled elegance. A brief period in oak enriches the blend, which then matures through a lengthy ten-year ageing in the historic chalk cellars of Saint-Nicaise. This iconic cuvée from a historic family-run maison, acclaimed by critics, crowns the most exclusive celebrations. |
| Origin | Côte des Blancs (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, Mesnil-sur-Oger), Champagne, France |
| Soil composition | Strongly chalky composition |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Only the wine from the first pressing (the "cuvée") is used to provide an absolute guarantee of quality. |
| Aging | 5% of the wines in the blend are aged for 4 months in fresh oak barrels; the wine matures for up to 10 years in the chalk cellars beneath Saint-Nicaise. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |