Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose 1973

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose 1973

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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose 1973
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The 1973 Comtes de Champagne Rosé comes alive in the glass with breathtaking richness. In 1973 the Rosé was 100% Pinot, mostly from the Grand Cru villages of Bouzy, Ambonnay and Mailly. Most of the wine was essentially a blanc de noirs, i.e. Pinot vinified without skin contact, with the addition of 20% still Pinot from Bouzy. The Pinot comes through loud and clear in the gravitas of the dark fruit, autumn leaves and cedar, all while retaining a surprising level of freshness that keeps things in balance. Despite the warm vintage and relatively low acidities of the component wines, the 1973 Rosé has aged spectacularly well. Simply put, this is a stupendous bottle. Antonio Galloni1st August 2010

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