Taittinger, Blanc de Blancs, Comtes de Champagne, 2014
Ripe citrus fruit permeates the palate alongside lemon curd, effervescent sherbet and bitter orange rind which interplay with the beautifully creamy texture and flaky pastry notes. It mellows on the finish with an assured grace and ease, imbued with fragrant salted lemons, orange blossom and chalk that lingers incessantly.
critic reviews
The 2014 Comtes de Champagne is pristine. In this tasting, it comes across as a mini-2008, similar in its linear personality, with just a touch more mid-palate creaminess. 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. The 2014 can be enjoyed now or cellared. Dosage is 9 grams per liter.