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Taittinger
Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs 2012
96 Points
Wine Spectator
March 21, 2023

A gorgeous blond bombshell of a Champagne, fragrant with roasted hazelnut, vanilla and smoke notes that waft through layers of poached pear and quince, pastry cream, pain d’épices and candied ginger. This is sculpted by a vibrant acidity that’s seamlessly knit to the plush, silky mousse and chalky underpinning

– Alison Napjus
Taittinger
Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs 2012
96 Points
VinousMedia.com
March 9, 2023

The 2012 Comtes de Champagne is gorgeous. Warm and resonant in the glass, the 2012 Comtes shows all the allure that makes this vintage so appealing. The combination of bright citrus, mineral and floral notes typical of Comtes, enhanced by the soft contours of the vintage, makes for an inviting, open-knit Champagne that is quite showy right out of the gate. Light tropical accents on the finish add an exotic flair.

– Antonio Galloni
Taittinger
Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs 2012
95 Points
Decanter.com
January 3, 2023
From the very first whiff, this expresses energy, depth and complexity. Aeration reinforces this impression, while also revealing scents of orchard fruit, like apricot, but also exotic fruit, as well as hazelnut and delicate autolytic notes – pastry in particular. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, with satisfying sapidity on the long finish. Five to eight years of further cellaring would be ideal, and even more for aficionados of Champagne with marked bottle maturity.
– Yohan Castaing
Taittinger
Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs 2008
98 Points
Decanter.com
December 28, 2022
After a cool, rainy spring and unsettled flowering, the weather in 2008 cleared in time to deliver a large crop of ripe, balanced grapes with lovely balancing acidity. The Comtes from 2008 is a fantastic success, with aromas of ripe pear, peach, bergamot and chamomile. There is a luxe style to the rich, creamy texture with its gentle yet persistent mousse. The fresh acidity and a subtle, pleasant bitterness bring balance and impressive length to the wine.
– Charles Curtis
Taittinger
Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs 2011
93 Points
Jeb Dunnuck
November 21, 2022

The 2011 Champagne Blanc de Blancs Comte de Champagne is from all the Grand Crus of the Côte de Blancs except for Oiry. With a kiss of toasted brioche, caramel apple, and a hint of saline, this wine gets more savory as it opens, although it has a bit of greenness. The palate is full, with a fine mousse and a dusty feel of chalk, as well as fresh and pithy citrus. It has a reasonably long finish, although perhaps not up to par for the tête de cuvée. It is drinking well now but is likely best for relatively early drinking. 2022-2033.

– Audrey Frick
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