Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2013 Taittinger

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Sparkling
Brand	Taittinger
Vintage	2013
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Grape	Chardonnay
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2055
Stock	22

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

The 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne's bouquet is compellingly fresh and minty, revealing aromas of white fruit—notably pear and apple—marzipan and sweet spices, as well as a light touch of citrus mingled with classy autolytic notes. On the palate, this is a structured, tensile and ethereal Champagne with high acidity—a sign of a classic vintage—animated by a mousse of striking finesse and delicacy. Although already enjoyable, it should develop well for several decades.

Jancis Robinson (18)

Blend of Chardonnay from Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger – all the usual suspects! Aged on lees for nine years. Disgorged in April 2023 after nine years on lees with the relatively high (usual) dosage of 9 g/l.
Pale lemony straw colour. This seems to have the characteristic intricate sort-of 'embroidered' nose – lots going on there but still delicate. Masses of lemon-curd flavours and a bit of something mineral. Much more refreshing than the 2011 rosé counterpart although there is lots of fruit on the finish too. The polar opposite of a grower's Zero Dosage! But very luxuriously textured and, with its marked acidity, definitely a champagne that will repay ageing. (JR)

Jasper Morris (97)

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! Alcohol 12.50%.

Wine Enthusiast (97)

This beautiful Chardonnay from five top Grand Cru vineyards is textured with fruit that is still impressively perfumed. Its concentration has allowed it to remain perennially young. Although there are hints of toastiness, the Champagne has many more years of potential.