Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2012

A beautiful golden shimmer through colours of straw yellow and reflections of gold and a fine, delicate mousse that creamy and captivating. The nose is mature, voluptuous and yet fresh and bright. It exhales delicious notes of gingerbread, liquorice and meringue with delicate white fruit, mandarin peel and subtle touch of almond pastry. There is also great mineral power: dense and rich with the Chardonnay flexing its iodine character.

Vineyards

All of Taittinger’s vineyards are managed under the careful eye of Vincent Collard and Christelle Rinvelle, Champagne Taittinger’s highly regarded vineyard manager.

Vintage

In terms of quality, the harvest 2012 is set to be exceptional, this was due in part to the health status of clusters brought to the press houses (not a single grain of grey mould), and also the degree of possible “marcs de champagne” that we pressed. With all presses combined, the average degree of alcohol achieved is 10.47%

Winemaking

Being the most perfect expression of the House style, a Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is rare. Until its peak, it is subject to a great deal of care and attention and the rigorous criteria governing its production means that it cannot be created in large volumes. 5% of the wines which help to create the Comtes de Champagne are matured for 4 months in oak barrels (one-third of which are renewed each year) to boost the intrinsic qualities of the final blend and provide a hint of toasted flavour. The celebrated bottles only see daylight after a long and drawn-out maturing period 18 metres underground lasting 8 to 10 years.

Enjoy with:

• Grilled and Roasted White Meats
• Fish/Shellfish

The ultimate aperitif. A hedonistic match with fine caviar