Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs

by Taittinger 2008

$269.99

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Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs by Taittinger 2008

Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs

by Taittinger 2008

$269.99

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Producer : Taittinger

Region : Champagne (France), France (France)

Food Pairing : Caviar, Rich Fish, Scallop, White Meat

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Tasting Notes

"A slightly more luxurious nature to the 2008 than the great 2007. Full-bodied with a lovely framework of acidity and dry fruit, such as apples, pears and peaches. Opulent. Dense and muscular. Yet, it’s balanced and harmonious. Line of acidity at the end. One for the cellar. Release in 2020. Drink or hold."

99 Points - James Suckling, March 2020

"Taittinger’s 2008 Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne is simply breathtaking. I have tasted it many times over the years in various trial disgorgements and it has never been anything less than compelling. The final, finished wine captures all of that potential. Bright, focused and wonderfully deep, Comtes is a fabulous example of a vintage that expresses so much energy but with real fruit intensity, the signatures that distinguish it from other vintages (1996 comes to mind) that were similarly taut, but more austere in the early going. Although the 2008 impresses right out of the gate, it only really starts to open up with several hours of air. The 2008 Comtes represents the purest essence of the Côtes des Blancs in a great, historic vintage. Readers who can find the 2008 should not hesitate, as it is a truly brilliant epic Champagne that no one who loves the very best in Champagne will want to be without."

98+ Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020

Specs

More Information
Price of Case	$1, 619.94
Point Score	99
Cellaring	Drink Now or Cellar
Sweetness	XD - Extra Dry See Sweetness Chart
Bottle Size	750 ml
Producer	Taittinger
Region	Champagne (France), France (France)
Alcohol	12.5% alc./vol.
Style	Sparkling
Vintage	2008
Farming Method	Traditional
Food Pairing	Caviar, Rich Fish, Scallop, White Meat
Descriptors	Floral, Fruity, Mineral
Wine Type	Sparkling
Wood Presence	Oaked
Body	Medium
Grapes	Chardonnay

The Producer

Taittinger

Taittinger can trace its roots back to 1734 when it was originally called Forest-Fourneaux. Jacques Fourneaux, the founder, collaborated closely with local Benedictine monks to master the art of winemaking. This makes Taittinger the third oldest Champagne producer in history.

In 1932, the estate was acquired by the Taittinger family, who were wine merchants. Taking advantage of the Great Depression and the consequent low land prices, they also acquired extensive vineyards. From 1945 to 1960, Francois Taittinger developed the cellars in the Abbey of Saint-Nicaise. Upon his passing in 1960, his brother Claude assumed leadership, elevating the estate to global fame as a Champagne house. The Taittinger label became so esteemed that the family expanded its business into other luxury goods. However, this expansion eventually led to financial troubles.

In 2005, the Taittinger brand, including the Champagne house, was sold to the American-owned Starwood Hotel Group. This move was met with skepticism in the Champagne industry, with concerns that the new owners, unfamiliar with Champagne culture, would prioritize profits over quality.

Just one year later, Claude’s nephew, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, who had opposed the sale, negotiated a €660 million deal with the Starwood Group, allowing the Taittinger family to reclaim ownership of the company. Consequently, Taittinger stands out as one of the few remaining independently owned Champagne Houses.