Taittinger Blanc de Blancs 2002

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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002 is very balanced and has a silky texture. It's complexity is already showing through. This is a highly rated prestige cuvee. Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2002 ratings, tasting notes, and details are available.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale gold with fine lively bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: White peach, fresh baked pastry, orange zest, minerality.
Palate: Lemon, pineapple, mandarin orange, toasted almond, saline minerality.
Additional comments: Silky texture, complexity already showing through. Very balanced.
When to drink: Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002 Champagne is ready to drink now through 2025.

Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002 Details Label: Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002 House/Winery: Taittinger Champagne Wine Category: Sparkling Wine Region & Country: Champagne, France Type (Style): Vintage, Blanc de Blancs Sweetness Level: Brut Dosage: na Prestige cuvée: Yes Vineyards: NA Grapes: 100% Chardonnay. Alcohol: 12% Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002
Production
Taittinger uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002 is composed of 100% Chardonnay grapes. The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Prestige Cuvee is often sourced entirely from crus of the Cotes Des Blancs. 5% of the blend has aged for up to 4 months in oak barrels with 1/3 of the barrels replaced yearly. Only first press juice is used in the production. The Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is primarily sourced from the grand cru villages of Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger with additional grapes coming from 5 or 6 other grand and premier crus. The Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002 is sourced from the finest vines and aged almost 10 years on the lees before disgorgement. Grapes were harvested from mid to late September.