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2012

Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut

Tasted 7 April 2023 France · Champagne

The 2012 Comtes pours a fantastically translucent neon yellow-green color, instantly signaling a vibrant attack of yellow citrus zest, fresh lemon juice, wet limestone, yuzu, yellow pear, and travertine. The execution…

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2012

Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut

France · Champagne

Still worth holding for a number of years (6-7 years minimum; ideally, 10), the 2012 is a lot of fizz and confection at first, but it comes into a decent glide after being open most of the day. Final…

Reviewed 25 July 2026
2013

Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut

France · Champagne

I need to leave these alone for a decent tick of time. Heavy in the bread and yeast department, with a confection powdered sugar thing masking the white and yellow fruit. It is texturally luxurious,…

Reviewed 9 March 2026
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