Wine Reviews
A fresh and balanced rosé Champagne, with the fine mousse carrying an accessible range of black cherry, nectarine, pomelo, toasted almond and brioche, and smoke notes
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.
A rush of red cherry fruit, kirsch, blood orange, cinnamon and rose petal soars out of the glass. Vertical structure and tons of energy are the signatures. I would be thrilled to own this.
The 2013 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is a wild, exotic wine that is going to need at least several years to come together. It is the sort of wine that only develops in bottle. Tasted from a trial disgorgement, the 2013 is super-impressive and very promising, but it’s also an infant.
This is a structured, focused yet delicate rosé Comtes. Almost rust-colored, with tons of grapefruit, crushed stones, blackcurrants and wild raspberries, alongside oyster shells and chalk. Very precise and fine, with seamless bubbles and a fresh, very long finish. 60% pinot noir (from Mailly, Verzenay and Ambonnay) and 40% chardonnay (Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger), of which 16% red wine from Bouzy, all grand cru. Drink or hold.
