Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 1981

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 1981

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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 1981
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75 cl

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Founded in 1734, Taittinger is one of the oldest and most famous champagne houses. The flagship Comtes de Champagne is a serious step above any other cuvée in the range. First produced in 1952 and only produced in the best years, Comtes de Champagne is a true benchmark for a blanc de blancs. The 1981 vintage is showing mature notes of dried fruits, milk chocolate, candied ginger and a touch of crushed stones. Drinking very nicely right now.
94 Vinous
The 1981 is a fairly pointed, focused Comtes de Champagne. There is tons of clarity and freshness to be found in the glass, with only the faintest hints of oxidation coming through from time to time. This slender, understated Comtes is all class and balance. Well-stored bottles should drink well for another decade. Antonio Galloni1st August 2010

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The Taittinger family have been running their eponymous Champagne house since 1932. One of the last family-owned houses in Reims, the brand has a reputation for quality-driven vintage and non-vintage Champagnes. Sourcing fruit from over 35 vineyards sites, the team produce a range of styles including an elegant non-vintage, two sweeter Champagnes in the form of Nocturne and Demi-Sec and a Grand Cru-based non-vintage.

The Taittinger family's Prestige Cuvée is Comtes de Champagne, first produced in 1952. This Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) is produced using fruit from five different Grand Cru sites across the Côte de Blancs. An aromatic, full-bodied Champagne with notes of citrus oil and green apple in youth, Comtes de Champagne ages superbly, with time in the bottle revealing notes of toasted hazelnut and a creamy richness.

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