Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2004
A pale yellow Champagne with very light, abundant bubbles which rise steadily to form a fine mousse. The pure bouquet opens with a contrast between an already well-developed intensity and a finesse that reveals aromas of pears, greengages and white flowers. After a little time the intensity presents the aromatic richness and maturity of a wine that is already expressing great potential. On the palate, a lively, direct, precise attack is dominated by flavors of candied lemon zest and fresh pineapple. The mid palate is fresh and balanced. The overall impression is of generosity, voluptuousness and volume, highlighted by characteristic grapefruit and citrus notes. The zesty finish is long, lingering and complex. This Champagne's marriage of finesse and aromatic intensity is a promise of further potential, but already offers very pleasurable drinking.
Ratings on Delectable
Conrad Green 
Light and focused. Pretty lemon fruit with sweet edges and bright acidity with a pinch of salinity. Very good
Light and focused. Pretty lemon fruit with sweet edges and bright acidity with a pinch of salinity. Very good
9.3Conrad Green
Great structure and acidity. Good balance. Sweet lemon and corn. Excellent
Great structure and acidity. Good balance. Sweet lemon and corn. Excellent
9.3Greg Koslosky
A great vintage for comtes kind of flies under the radar . 2004 is a great Chardonnay vintage for Champagne . Golden delicious apples , brioche , liquid minerals . Lovely depth and balance on the palate with some secondary nuances starting to develop. A gorgeous comtes to drink over the next decade or two.
A great vintage for comtes kind of flies under the radar . 2004 is a great Chardonnay vintage for Champagne . Golden delicious apples , brioche , liquid minerals . Lovely depth and balance on the palate with some secondary nuances starting to develop. A gorgeous comtes to drink over the next decade or two.
9.6
Mike Saviage
Taken to our friend’s place on the Big Island for a great dinner. This was young, bright and tight with ample acidity. Still a baby.
Taken to our friend’s place on the Big Island for a great dinner. This was young, bright and tight with ample acidity. Still a baby.
9.5
Mike R
WNH Iowa and Saturday night
WNH Iowa and Saturday night
9.6
Shawn R
Standout to me, offers vibrancy and depth. Soft bubbles that balance across the palate. Thank you @Joe Lucca
Standout to me, offers vibrancy and depth. Soft bubbles that balance across the palate. Thank you @Joe Lucca
9.5
Will Brajnikoff
Sommelier Chai Consulting
Bright, lively, fresh
Bright, lively, fresh
9.3
Scott Rowe
Xmas Champagne/Sparkling tasting.
Xmas Champagne/Sparkling tasting.
9.4
Patrick Derdeyn
I kept coming back to this wine. Usually stands out in a lineup like this because it's a BDB, but tonight it fits right in and is drinking beautifully. The best Comtes I've had to date, I need to find some of these with more age.
I kept coming back to this wine. Usually stands out in a lineup like this because it's a BDB, but tonight it fits right in and is drinking beautifully. The best Comtes I've had to date, I need to find some of these with more age.
9.3
Gregory Fulchiero
Brioche, sweet hazelnut and meringue. A joy to drink !
Brioche, sweet hazelnut and meringue. A joy to drink !
9.5
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