75cl
Champagne Taittinger Comtes De Champagne Rose 2009
Vendor code : 105
Taittinger is one of the most famous Champagne houses. Taittinger is known for its Chardonnay-dominated wines, with the prestigious Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne cuvée from five villages with a Grands Crus classification considered the pinnacle.
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The blend for this wine is more Pinot Noir-dominant with only 30 percent Chardonnay in the base wine and 15 percent of the Pinot Noir vinified as a red wine (in other words, fermented on skins) prior to blending. It is worth noting that the bottles that are made for this wine are an exact copy of those in which the monks of the Abbey of Saint-Nicaise once poured champagne. Comtes de Champagne Brut Rose opens brilliantly in the glass with an interesting bouquet of blood orange, mint, raspberry, red cream, dried flowers and a warm bun. Deep, concentrated and dense twisted wine ends with long aftertaste. This is a vibrant wine with a big future ahead of it.
Taittinger, one of Champagne's prominent houses, holds a distinguished position as one of the region's largest landowners, boasting an extensive 288-hectare vineyard portfolio that fulfills approximately 40% of their grape supply needs. Under family ownership since 2006, Taittinger has consistently demonstrated remarkable progress and growth. The vinification process primarily takes place in stainless steel tanks, although a unique approach sets apart their small Folies de la Marquetterie cuvée, with approximately 30% undergoing fermentation in foudres. Notably, since 1988, a minor portion, roughly 5%, of the vins clairs used in crafting Comtes de Champagne experiences a brief maturation period in wood. Taittinger's hallmark style is characterized by its purity and expressive nature, highlighting alluring fruit qualities. As one ascends through the hierarchy of their offerings to the flagship Comtes de Champagne bottlings, there's a noticeable increase in tension and a subtle reductive influence. Comtes de Champagne consistently stands out as one of Champagne's most reliably age-worthy wines, and it continues to offer exceptional value when compared to tête de cuvée bottlings from other Grande Marques, which often fall short in quality. In addition to their well-known portfolio, two lesser-known cuvées deserve recognition. The Folies de la Marquetterie is crafted from parcels carefully cultivated by Taittinger, aimed at achieving riper and more concentrated fruit profiles. The Prélude Grands Crus is another noteworthy offering, characterized by its remarkable aging potential, sometimes overlooked within the Taittinger range, yet deserving of attention for its quality and longevity.
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Wine Advocate
William Kelley:"The 2009 Brut Comtes de Champagne Rosé is a rich, gourmand rendition of this cuvée, bursting with aromas of sweet red plums, buttery pastry, tangerine and baking spices. Full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a broad attack and a layered, enveloping mid-palate that's girdled by ripe acids, it already offers demonstrative drinking. This has turned out brilliantly".
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