Comtes de Champagne - Grands Crus - Blanc de Blancs Taitinger

This exceptional vintage from Taittinger is a pure expression of elegance and finesse. Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the finest Grand Cru vineyards, it offers delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus and brioche. On the palate, its refined bubbles reveal a perfect balance between freshness and creamy texture. Ideal for celebrating special moments or elevating a fine meal, this sparkling wine embodies the house’s signature style — precise, graceful and full of life. Serve it chilled at around 10°C to fully enjoy its lively character and long, elegant finish.
178.50 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

2 in stock

Wine name: Comtes de Champagne - Grands Crus - Blanc de Blancs

Vintage: 2014

Producer: Champagne Taittinger

Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay

Region: Champagne, France (Côte des Blancs)

Appellation: Champagne AOC, Blanc de Blancs from Grand Cru villages (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger)

Vinification method: Traditional method (méthode champenoise); whole-cluster gentle pressing with use of the first press juice only; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel, with roughly 5% of the blend fermented and aged in new oak barrels for around four months; full malolactic fermentation; second fermentation in bottle; extended ageing on the lees in Taittinger's chalk cellars; disgorged after around 8 to 10 years

Maceration: None; direct pressing of whole bunches with no skin contact to preserve purity and freshness

Colour: Bright pale gold with green-tinged highlights and a fine, persistent stream of tiny bubbles

Bouquet: Expressive and finely chiselled, opening on white peach, citrus zest and grapefruit, followed by white flowers, fresh almond, brioche, honey and a delicate hint of vanilla and toasted hazelnut

Palate: Silky and creamy mousse, taut chalky structure, vibrant citrus and stone-fruit fruit, notes of pastry and roasted nuts, saline mineral finish of great length

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.

Soils: Deep Campanian chalk with thin clay-limestone topsoil on the slopes of the Côte des Blancs

Farming: Sustainable viticulture (Viticulture Durable en Champagne and HVE certification), hand harvesting, low yields, grass cover between rows

Ageing potential: 15 to 25 years from the vintage under proper cellar conditions

Food pairing: Oysters and shellfish, langoustines, lobster, scallops, sushi and sashimi, turbot or sea bass in butter sauce, poultry with cream, aged Comté and Parmesan

Serving temperature: 8 to 10 °C