Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 1991 is a distinguished vintage from this historic Champagne house, founded in 1734. Composed primarily of Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, with a small proportion of Chardonnay lending finesse, it offers remarkable depth and complexity. The nose reveals layers of wild strawberry, raspberry compote, and redcurrant, interwoven with delicate rose petal and subtle hints of spice. On the palate, its finely integrated mousse enhances the wine’s texture, while vibrant acidity supports the evolved red fruit, dried citrus peel, and a touch of brioche. The long, refined finish carries a whisper of minerality and savoury complexity, underscoring its maturity. A compelling expression of Comtes de Champagne Rosé, with both structure and elegance, making it an intriguing vintage for collectors.
The 1991 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is incredibly subtle, lifted and delicate. Dried cherries, wilted flowers, mint, sweet spices, tobacco and white truffles are all effortless in this highly nuanced Champagne. Seamless, textured and utterly impeccable in its balance, the 1991 is firing on all cylinders today. What a beautiful, eternal wine this is. The 1991 is just beginning to enter its tertiary stage of development. Well-stored bottles will drink well for at least another handful of years.Antonio Galloni1st July 2014
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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.