2014 Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
Closed in style and character like the 2013, Taittinger's 2014 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne reveals aromas of ripe orchard fruit, confit citrus, dried flowers, herbs, spring blossoms and mirabelle mingled with customary autolytic notes. Full-bodied, seamless and enrobing, it has a delicate, elegant, fleshy core of fruit and racy acids, all enhanced by a saline, fresh and penetrating finish marked by finesse and elegance. This refined, chalky-inflected Comtes de Champagne has the potential to age gracefully over the next 30-40 years. ~ (97) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 10-24-2024
Lusciously creamy nose. Tiny, dense bead and still quite a bit of tension and marked acidity on the palate. There's no hurry at allt to drink this! Strong lemon notes on the end. Very densely wound. You could drink it now but I think it will be even more rewarding next year. Impressive length on the palate. ~ (17) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 7-19-2025
The 2014 Comtes de Champagne is pristine. In this tasting, it comes across as a mini-2008, similar in its linear personality, with just a touch more mid-palate creaminess. Readers will find a Comtes that plays in the realm of tension and energy. Citrus confit, white flowers, chalk, mint and chamomile are all finely sketched. Light tropical overtones grace the finish. What an absolute delight. The 2014 can be enjoyed now or cellared. Dosage is 9 grams per liter. ~ (97) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-25-2025
The 2014 Champagne Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne pours a bright medium yellow hue and is very pretty, with a graceful floral perfume as well as notes of brioche and lemon curd. Full-bodied but more linear, the mousse is pillow-like, powdery, and perfumed and is followed by a long finish. I love where this is now. It’s quite complete and pretty already, and it’s a great bottle to drink while waiting on the 2012 and 2013. It’s less obvious as a vintage at this stage, but I do see it improving and developing into a very finessed wine. Drink 2025-2050. ~ (95) Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 12-15-2015
Apricots, hazelnuts, lemons, white flowers, sliced almonds and hints of licorice on the nose. It's creamy and layered, with soft, rounded bubbles that spread across the palate. Lovely balance of breadth, ripeness and freshness, with delicious wildflower honey and nut notes lingering. 100% grand cru chardonnay from Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant and Chouilly. Drink or hold. ~ (97) Claire Nesbitt, JamesSuckling.com 7-11-2025
Lusciously creamy nose. Tiny, dense bead and still quite a bit of tension and marked acidity on the palate. There's no hurry at allt to drink this! Strong lemon notes on the end. Very densely wound. You could drink it now but I think it will be even more rewarding next year. Impressive length on the palate. ~ (17) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 7-19-2025
The 2014 Comtes de Champagne is pristine. In this tasting, it comes across as a mini-2008, similar in its linear personality, with just a touch more mid-palate creaminess. Readers will find a Comtes that plays in the realm of tension and energy. Citrus confit, white flowers, chalk, mint and chamomile are all finely sketched. Light tropical overtones grace the finish. What an absolute delight. The 2014 can be enjoyed now or cellared. Dosage is 9 grams per liter. ~ (97) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-25-2025
The 2014 Champagne Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne pours a bright medium yellow hue and is very pretty, with a graceful floral perfume as well as notes of brioche and lemon curd. Full-bodied but more linear, the mousse is pillow-like, powdery, and perfumed and is followed by a long finish. I love where this is now. It’s quite complete and pretty already, and it’s a great bottle to drink while waiting on the 2012 and 2013. It’s less obvious as a vintage at this stage, but I do see it improving and developing into a very finessed wine. Drink 2025-2050. ~ (95) Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 12-15-2015
Apricots, hazelnuts, lemons, white flowers, sliced almonds and hints of licorice on the nose. It's creamy and layered, with soft, rounded bubbles that spread across the palate. Lovely balance of breadth, ripeness and freshness, with delicious wildflower honey and nut notes lingering. 100% grand cru chardonnay from Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant and Chouilly. Drink or hold. ~ (97) Claire Nesbitt, JamesSuckling.com 7-11-2025
SKU: SK3555713-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Champagne
PRODUCER : Taittinger
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Champagne
PRODUCER : Taittinger
FORMAT : 750ml