2013 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Taittinger

Galloni - 98

The 2013 Comtes de Champagne captures all the pedigree of this great vintage in its energy, depth and vibancy. Lemon confit, dried flowers, chamomile, spice and crushed rocks all race across the palate. Passionfruit, ginger, marzipan and mint appear later, filling out the layers beautifully. Harvest took place in Octobre in what has become the exception rather than the norm in Champagne

Parker/Yohan Castaing - 96

The 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne's bouquet is compellingly fresh and minty, revealing aromas of white fruit—notably pear and apple—marzipan and sweet spices, as well as a light touch of citrus mingled with classy autolytic notes. On the palate, this is a structured, tensile and ethereal Champagne with high acidity—a sign of a classic vintage—animated by a mousse of striking finesse and delicacy. Although already enjoyable, it should develop well for several decades.