Taittinger "Comtes de Champagne" 2008

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€180,00 excl. VAT
€217,80 incl. 21% VAT

TYPE:	Champagne
PRODUCER:	Taittinger
VINTAGE:	2008
COUNTRY:	France
REGION:	Champagne
VOLUME:	0.75 L
FILL LEVEL:	Neck
LABEL CONDITION:	GL
PACKAGING:	Loose
POINTS:	98 by Wine Advocate
TASTING NOTES:	Taittinger's 2008 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne is being released this year, and it will be worth a special effort to track down. I wrote in August 2019 that this is the finest Comtes de Champagne since the brilliant 2002, and this tasting confirmed that. Offering up a deep and complex bouquet of citrus oil, crisp orchard fruit, warm brioche, crushed chalk, blanched almonds and smoke, it's full-bodied and incisive, with excellent concentration, racy acids and a long, searingly chalky finish. While this is already immensely impressive out of the gates, this 2008 is clearly built for the long haul, and three decades' longevity won't be a challenge.

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About Champagne

Champagne, the epitome of sparkling wine elegance and celebration, hails from the namesake region in northeastern France, approximately 90 miles from Paris. The unique terroir, marked by a cool climate and chalky soils, sets the stage for the distinctive qualities of the grapes cultivated in this renowned viticultural area.

Crafted predominantly from three grape varieties – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier – Champagne undergoes a meticulous production process known as the traditional method or méthode champenoise. This involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle, fostering the creation of effervescence, while an extended period on lees imparts complexity to the wine's flavor profile.

Champagne offers a diverse array of styles, including Non-Vintage (NV) blends for consistency, Vintage Champagnes from exceptional years, Rosé Champagnes often created with a touch of red wine, and Prestige Cuvées showcasing the pinnacle of a producer's artistry.

The sweetness levels of Champagne vary, denoted by terms such as Brut, Extra Brut, Sec, and Demi-Sec. Brut, the most prevalent style, signifies a dry Champagne.

The landscape of Champagne includes both venerable Champagne houses like Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Dom Pérignon, as well as smaller, independent growers focusing on estate-grown grapes. The region is protected by the French AOC system, emphasizing the exclusive use of the name "Champagne."

Globally recognized and associated with special occasions, Champagne is a symbol of luxury and joy. The Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) oversees regulations and quality standards, highlighting the economic importance of Champagne production for the region.

Whether sipped as an aperitif, paired with a meal, or toasting to a milestone, Champagne stands as an iconic and cherished sparkling wine, embodying the artistry, tradition, and effervescence that define this illustrious French wine.