Taittinger 2002 Comtes de Champagne
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Taittinger 2002 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs

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€436,71l
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Description
  • The finest Comtes since 1976
  • Unusually concentrated with a perfectly defined acidity structure

Taittinger 2002 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs

Summary

The hallmark lemon fruit aromas of Comtes are even more intense in 2002. The maturity of the vintage is expressed in a full, concentrated palate. Thanks to its exceptionally precise acidity structure, it is still at the very beginning of its drinking window. Alongside lemon, the classic Comtes toast notes emerge. With extended aeration, a perfect harmony unfolds, revealing hints of freshly roasted coffee beans.

The weather in the 2002 vintage

The vines awoke early from dormancy and were spared from spring frosts. Flowering took place under almost ideal conditions, resulting in minimal disease pressure. A pattern of sunny periods alternating with moderate cloud cover ensured stress-free vines and optimal ripening. Low yields, high sugar levels and concentrated musts characterise this vintage.

Key facts

  • Origin: 100% Grand Cru (Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, Chouilly, Oger)
  • Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
  • Vinification: Stainless steel tanks with a small proportion aged in oak
  • Malolactic fermentation: completed
  • Disgorged: March 2012
  • Lees ageing: 9 years
  • Dosage: 9 g/l
  • Drinking window: Now to 2045

Potential and evolution

At present, ripe lemon fruit and subtle toasted notes dominate. With further ageing, nuances of vanilla, coffee and balsamic tones will emerge. The freshness will evolve into candied citrus peel, while the mousse becomes increasingly refined. These mature, gently oxidative notes are a hallmark of great Champagne and an expression of controlled ageing.

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Description
  • The finest Comtes since 1976
  • Unusually concentrated with a perfectly defined acidity structure

Taittinger 2002 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs

Summary

The hallmark lemon fruit aromas of Comtes are even more intense in 2002. The maturity of the vintage is expressed in a full, concentrated palate. Thanks to its exceptionally precise acidity structure, it is still at the very beginning of its drinking window. Alongside lemon, the classic Comtes toast notes emerge. With extended aeration, a perfect harmony unfolds, revealing hints of freshly roasted coffee beans.

The weather in the 2002 vintage

The vines awoke early from dormancy and were spared from spring frosts. Flowering took place under almost ideal conditions, resulting in minimal disease pressure. A pattern of sunny periods alternating with moderate cloud cover ensured stress-free vines and optimal ripening. Low yields, high sugar levels and concentrated musts characterise this vintage.

Key facts

  • Origin: 100% Grand Cru (Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, Chouilly, Oger)
  • Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
  • Vinification: Stainless steel tanks with a small proportion aged in oak
  • Malolactic fermentation: completed
  • Disgorged: March 2012
  • Lees ageing: 9 years
  • Dosage: 9 g/l
  • Drinking window: Now to 2045

Potential and evolution

At present, ripe lemon fruit and subtle toasted notes dominate. With further ageing, nuances of vanilla, coffee and balsamic tones will emerge. The freshness will evolve into candied citrus peel, while the mousse becomes increasingly refined. These mature, gently oxidative notes are a hallmark of great Champagne and an expression of controlled ageing.

→ All details on Comtes de Champagne: vintages, production & history

Ratings

97 Richard Juhlin champagneclub.com
A wine that was made all too few bottles of. The champagne is going from strength to strength and swims in the mouth with the power of a tsunami and caressing you at the same time in a powerful combination. Sweet citrus, vanilla and Meursault notes together in a beautiful harmony. Crazy mute as recently discorged. Improves in the glass and is packed with fruit for the future. Only three months later you could already see the greatness and feel the concentration. This vintage one has only made 35,000 bottles, which is 100,000 bottles less than normal so it will be a battle for the dense lime-scented muscle knot when it wakes up from its sleepless sleep.

19 jancisrobinson.com Tasted blind. Deep straw with a yellowish tinge. Lots of evolution on the nose. Lots of grip and great creamy balance. Masses of pleasure. Hedonistic. Rich yet with tension. Not low dosage though Jan 2024
Fact sheet

750 mL

12.5

Champagne

Chardonnay

Sulphites

  • Brut

France

Taittinger, 9, Place Saint-Nicaise, 51000 Reims, Frankreich

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