TAITTINGER - Comtes De Champagne Blanc De Blancs Brut 2000 75cl Bottle

Product Description

The pale golden yellow colour is illuminated by almost fluorescent green highlights. The bead, particularly fine & abundant, rises steadily to form a light ring of bubbles. The very fresh nose opens on contrasting intense yet subtle grilled, toasty notes. These are followed by aromas of candied citrus peel, lemon & vanilla tart, roasted almonds & finally a floral hint of dried flowers & lime blossom. The initial impression on the palate is expressive & powerful, dominated by the vivacious citrus fruit, especially ripe lemon. Mid palate the flavour is more delicate, with flavours of caramelised grapefruit. The lengthy rich finish reveals sweet liquorice notes. A perfect marriage of delicacy & intensity with freshness & harmony, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2000 reveals the full ageing potential typical of the great Chardonnays from the Cote des Blancs. Produced in the cellars of the former Saint-Nicaise abbey (13th century) in Reims, Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs receives all the lavish care & attention it needs to reach its peak, & is only created if all of the following conditions are present, to make it such a rare luxury: 1. The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs cuvee is made entirely from Chardonnays from only the best vines on in the prestigious Cote des Blancs including Avize, Mesnil-sur-oger & Crament. 2. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. 3. Only the wine from the first press
- the Cuvee
- is used: a sure guarantee of finesse. 4. 5% of the wines used to make it have aged for 4 months in new oak barrels (a third of which are renewed every year), enhancing the intrinsic qualities of the final blend. Only after slow & patient ageing for 10 years in the Saint-Nicaise chalk pits (Crayeres) does this cuvee of exceptional quality come out into the light.