Taittinger, Rosé, Comte de Champagne
    Taittinger

    Taittinger, Rosé, Comte de Champagne, 2011

    89/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2011

      3x1.5L

      EP

      £1,150.00

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Having returned to family hands in 2006, Taittenger continues to go from strength to strength. Their tête de cuvée rosé is adored by those in the know for its hallmark steely finesse, provided by their phenomenal Chardonnay, overlaid and blended with rich and luxuriant red berry fruit from Muenier and Pinot Noir. All the grapes are drawn from their best Grand Cru vineyards in the Côtes des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. The addition of still red wine imparts a more vibrant colour and a profound, red fruit character. This exuberant and joyful Comtes is instantly appealing. Vibrant strawberry, fresh raspberry, ripe red cherry and a touch of mandarin drive this fruit centric Champagne. However, there is plenty of complexity and nuance with notes of Crème Patissiere, cinnamon and vanilla spice on the finish. 2011 may remain in the shadow of the lauded 2008 and 2012, but we feel this accessible vintage will provide more immediate drinking pleasure.

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    Critic Reviews

    89/100
    Antonio Galloni,
    Vinous
    The 2011 Rosé Comtes de Champagne is soft, forward and open-knit, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Sweet dried cherry, tobacco, mint, cedar and crushed flowers give this mid-weight Rosé lovely aromatic complexity. There are no hard edges or angular contours. Even so, I would prefer to drink the 2011 sooner rather than later, as it is a bit lacking in depth . The blend is 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir (including 16% still Pinot from Bouzy).
    drinking window 2023 - 2030
    date of review 05/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Champagne
    Appellation:
    Champagne
    Producer:
    Taittinger
    Grape Variety:
    Pinot Meunier
    abv:
    12.5%

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