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Taittinger 'Comtes De Champagne' Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs 2006

  • Gilbert and Gaillard
    99 Points
  • Vinous
    98 Points
  • Tyson Stelzer
    97 Points
  • Falstaff
    97 Points
Taittinger 'Comtes De Champagne' Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs 2006
  • Gilbert and Gaillard
    99 Points
  • Vinous
    98 Points
  • Tyson Stelzer
    97 Points
  • Falstaff
    97 Points
Taittinger 'Comtes De Champagne' Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs 2006
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Taittinger 'Comtes De Champagne' Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs 2006

SKU: TACH200613 UCAU
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A flagship of Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne is crafted from Grand Cru Chardonnay in the Côte des Blancs, showcasing the house’s hallmark finesse, purity and historic prestige.

First produced in 1952, this iconic cuvée reflects Taittinger’s aristocratic roots, with extended ageing in chalk cellars delivering exceptional depth, elegance and a benchmark Blanc de Blancs style.

International On Demand - Pre Arrival Offer - Arrival from late September 2026 onwards.

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Tasting Notes

Taittinger 'Comtes de Champagne' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2006 stands as a pinnacle of Champagne elegance, crafted exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay grapes sourced from the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. This iconic cuvée epitomizes the hallmark finesse, purity, and rich heritage that define the Taittinger house, blending tradition with exceptional winemaking precision.

Originally created in 1952, Comtes de Champagne reflects Taittinger’s aristocratic roots and dedication to superior quality. The 2006 vintage benefits from an extended ageing process in the cool, mineral-rich chalk cellars unique to the estate, which enhances its complexity and imparts a refined texture. This slow maturation results in a vibrant Champagne characterized by a remarkable aromatic profile, combining fresh citrus, delicate white flowers, and subtle layers of toasted brioche and almond.

The 2006 growing season in Côte des Blancs was notable for its balanced climate, allowing grapes to develop optimal acidity and concentration, which is beautifully expressed in this Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs. The wine’s poised structure and lingering finish capture the essence of this terroir, offering a seamless palate experience from bright fruit forward notes to nuanced secondary aromas.

Available as an International On Demand - Pre Arrival Offer, with shipments commencing in late September 2026, this rare vintage is a coveted treasure for collectors and enthusiasts. Its crystalline purity and benchmark style make it an exceptional choice for pairing with fine seafood dishes or elegant appetizers, elevating any moment with its timeless style and sophistication.

Experience a flagship expression of Champagne craftsmanship where history, terroir, and meticulous ageing culminate in every bottle of Taittinger 'Comtes de Champagne' 2006, a true masterpiece within the Blanc de Blancs category.

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Sparkling

2024

2006

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Chardonnay

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Taittinger

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Champagne

750ml_Bottle

750ml (Bottle)

10-15_Years

Ready, but will Keep

14

12.5%

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Critic Scores

99Gilbert and Gaillard

Light yellow. Refined, elegant nose still in its youth, intermixing floral scents, herbs - angelica and fresh mint - and subtle toasted undertones. Ample, ethereal, silky palate displaying supreme harmony. A particularly successful bottling.

98Vinous

The 2006 Comtes de Champagne is striking, especially in the way it brings together elements of ripeness and freshness in a hypothetical blend of the 2002 and 2004. Smooth and creamy on the palate, the 2006 is all about texture. There is a real feeling of density and weight in the 2006, qualities I expect to see grow with time in the bottle. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. The 2006 has been nothing short of magnificent both times I have tasted it. Comtes de Champagne remains the single best value (in relative terms) in tête de cutee Champagne. I suggest buying a case and following it over the next 20-30 years, which is exactly what I intend to do. There is little doubt the 2006 Comtes de Champagne is a magical Champagne in the making.

97Tyson Stelzer

On the eve of its release, the 2006 brings back all the wonder of classic Comtes, the innocence of a joyful childhood, a free-as-air dash through endless blue daylight and a breathless plunge into an icy mountain rock pool. A wine of coiled energy, focus and precision, it leads with lemon, lime, grapefruit, crunchy apple and pear. Then it drops back a gear, with a fleeting suggestion of pineapple that hints at the volume of the ripe 2006 season, yet not for a moment volunteering any secondary development yet. Magnificent tones of gun flint and grilled toast reduction linger through a finish of great focus and stamina. Its textural presence is mouth-embracing, permeating every crevice, masterfully uniting very fine phenolic grip with delightfully fine, frothing salt minerality that bores to the very core of the finest chalkfields of the Côte des Blancs.

97Falstaff

Bright yellow with silver reflections and a delicate, persistent mousse. Fine tropical fruit nuances, hints of baby pineapple and mango, floral touch, delicate meadow herbs and a touch of cookie in the background. Fine nutty texture, white peach, taut acid arc, a touch of flint, elegant fruit sweetness, great certain ageing potential.

About this Wine

Champagne

Champagne is a wine region to the north-east of Paris where wine has been grown since the Romans first planted in the 5th century and the region is most well known for the sparkling wine that goes by the regions name.

Champagne is made from 3 grapes. The two red grapes Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and the white grape Chardonnay. All three are commonly blended though a ‘blanc de blanc’ meaning ‘white from white’ indicates that only Chardonnay was used. Conversely a ‘blanc de noir’ or ‘white from black’ indicates that the two red grapes were used.
A common misconception is that Champagne was invented by Dom Pérignon. Although this is not the case, he made considerable contributions to the quality and production methods used in the region. The very first bottles of Champagne were created by accident, and coined ‘the devil’s wine’ for all the popping corks. Sparkling wine in Australia was referred to as Champagne but this practise has long been disallowed.

Methode Champenoise is the traditional method by which Champagne is produced and if you see Millisime on a bottle, it represents the fact that the wine comes from a particular vintage rather than being blended, which is the more common practice.

Icons such as Dom Pérignon and Kristal are world reknowned, but we find as much pleasure in the smaller Champagne houses such as Gosset and Jacquinot. Magnums are perfect for the festive occasions and half bottles are also available.

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