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Taittinger 2008 Comtes de Champagne

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Comtes de Champagne has always been seductively young, but the 2008 Comtes de Champagne has more minerality and structure, which will allow it to develop over decades. Added to this are the familiar toasty notes we know from Comtes de Champagne.


Comtes is the first great Blanc de Blancs cuvée from Champagne, with the exception of Salon, which was already available in small quantities. The 1952 Comtes de Champagne was launched in the 1960s. It is named after Thibault IV, Comte de Champagne. Comtes is extremely durable. All Comtes ever produced are still impressive today, provided they have been stored perfectly. Unlike the classic Salon or Clos du Mesnil, however, Comtes de Champagne does not need to be stored for long. Even when young, it is a delight with its aromas of lemon, exotic fruits and toast.


However, 2008 is a champagne that we would not drink ourselves today. Even 2012 is better today, and of course 2004, 2002 and 2005 are better too. But it will become one of the great C

 

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Description

Comtes de Champagne has always been seductively young, but the 2008 Comtes de Champagne has more minerality and structure, which will allow it to develop over decades. Added to this are the familiar toasty notes we know from Comtes de Champagne.


Comtes is the first great Blanc de Blancs cuvée from Champagne, with the exception of Salon, which was already available in small quantities. The 1952 Comtes de Champagne was launched in the 1960s. It is named after Thibault IV, Comte de Champagne. Comtes is extremely durable. All Comtes ever produced are still impressive today, provided they have been stored perfectly. Unlike the classic Salon or Clos du Mesnil, however, Comtes de Champagne does not need to be stored for long. Even when young, it is a delight with its aromas of lemon, exotic fruits and toast.


However, 2008 is a champagne that we would not drink ourselves today. Even 2012 is better today, and of course 2004, 2002 and 2005 are better too. But it will become one of the great C

 

Ratings

98 Antonio Galloni vinous.com The 2008 Comtes de Champagne is every bit as stunning as it has always been. The first signs of aromatic complexity are starting to appear, while there is a bit less of the youthful austerity that was present at the outset. It will be interesting to see how the 2018 continues to develop. It is certainly not the austere, bracing Champagne it was a few years ago. Hints of apricot, slate, mint, crushed rocks and light tropical accents build into the salivating finish.

Fact sheet

750 mL

12.5

Champagne

Chardonnay

Sulphites

  • Brut

Frankreich

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

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