98 Points
98 Points
97 Points
96 Points

Taittinger 'Comtes De Champagne' Blanc De Blancs 2013

SKU: TACH201314 UCAU

$424.99

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This cuvée is created using juice from the first press only.

It is a unique sensory experience, a visual and gustatory delight! With a beautiful golden shimmer through colours of straw yellow and reflections of gold; the mousse is fine, delicate, creamy and captivating.

This smooth wine takes you on a journey through aromas of candied fruit and sweet spices like aniseed and coriander.

Critic Scores

98 // James Suckling

"Nervy and tight with notes of crushed almonds, chalk, white grapefruit, digestive biscuits, lemons and apricot stones. Hints of fennel and white pepper. Deep and mineral, with plenty of power. Very fine bubbles. Long drive at the end. Try after 2024"

98 // Vinous

"The 2013 Comtes de Champagne is a towering Champagne, as it was last year. Rich, sumptuous and explosive, the 2013 soars out of the glass with a captivating mix of tropical fruit, apricot, passion fruit, baked apple tart, mint and yellow flowers. It is one of the most explosive, extroverted Comtes I have ever tasted. Impressive."

97 // Jasper Morris MW

"After the relatively easygoing 2012 comes the more serious 2013 vintage. A long growing season with a late harvest has marked the wine with intense acids. The aromas are also cool and intense: lemony fruit on the palate is fragranced with just a hint of coffee beans. As the wine warms in the glass, herbaceous nuances emerge (and a dusting of almonds for good measure). Full of nervy energy from start to finish, the mid-palate interjects a ripe juiciness, hinting at the oft-ignored ripeness of this vintage. The acidity and extended lees aging have imparted a delicate salinity on the long, complex finish. Phenominally phenolic! This precise and fresh rendition of Comtes de Champagne may threaten to topple 2008 from its throne in the decades ahead. Excellent! Drink from 2028-2055. Tasted: 3-Nov-23."

96 // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"After the relatively easygoing 2012 comes the more serious 2013 vintage. A long growing season with a late harvest has marked the wine with intense acids. The aromas are also cool and intense: lemony fruit on the palate is fragranced with just a hint of coffee beans. As the wine warms in the glass, herbaceous nuances emerge (and a dusting of almonds for good measure). Full of nervy energy from start to finish, the mid-palate interjects a ripe juiciness, hinting at the oft-ignored ripeness of this vintage. The acidity and extended lees aging have imparted a delicate salinity on the long, complex finish. Phenominally phenolic! This precise and fresh rendition of Comtes de Champagne may threaten to topple 2008 from its throne in the decades ahead. Excellent! Drink from 2028-2055. Tasted: 3-Nov-23."

Product Details

Sparkling

2013

Chardonnay

Taittinger

Champagne, France

Ready, but will Keep

Cork

12.5%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description

Taittinger’s Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is the pinnacle of elegance and precision, crafted exclusively from 100% Chardonnay sourced from the most prestigious Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs—Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Oger.
This exceptional cuvée is made using only the first press juice, ensuring the purest expression of Chardonnay’s finesse. The result is a champagne of unparalleled refinement, with a luminous straw-gold hue and an ethereal mousse—delicate, creamy, and endlessly captivating.
On the nose, layers of candied fruit intertwine with sweet spices, offering an aromatic complexity that unfolds beautifully in the glass. Notes of aniseed and coriander add a subtle warmth, enhancing the wine’s depth. The palate is seamlessly smooth, balanced by a vibrant, mineral-driven structure that leads to an exquisitely long, poised finish.
Comtes de Champagne is a true sensorial experience, a masterpiece of precision and artistry—perfect for the most refined celebrations or to savour in moments of pure indulgence.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Apple, Lemon, Nectarine

Palate:

Apple, Cream, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

Taittinger’s Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is the pinnacle of elegance and precision, crafted exclusively from 100% Chardonnay sourced from the most prestigious Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs—Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Oger.

This exceptional cuvée is made using only the first press juice, ensuring the purest expression of Chardonnay’s finesse. The result is a champagne of unparalleled refinement, with a luminous straw-gold hue and an ethereal mousse—delicate, creamy, and endlessly captivating.

On the nose, layers of candied fruit intertwine with sweet spices, offering an aromatic complexity that unfolds beautifully in the glass. Notes of aniseed and coriander add a subtle warmth, enhancing the wine’s depth. The palate is seamlessly smooth, balanced by a vibrant, mineral-driven structure that leads to an exquisitely long, poised finish.

Comtes de Champagne is a true sensorial experience, a masterpiece of precision and artistry—perfect for the most refined celebrations or to savour in moments of pure indulgence.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Apple, Lemon, Nectarine

Palate:

Apple, Cream, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

Taittinger

When Pierre Taittinger first discovered the Champagne region, he was a young liaison officer during the First World War. It was thanks to his passion for wine that he returned several years later and, with his brother-in-law, invested all his energy into the development of a nascent champagne business.

Divided into 37% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier, the Taittinger vineyard marvelously reflects the unique style of the wines of the House, in which Chardonnay plays a paramount role by contributing elegance and freshness. Step by step, Champagne Taittinger has grown and taken its place among the great champagne houses.

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