Ratings & Tasting Notes:
94 points Wine Advocate
Review Date: 12/2010
Taittinger’s 2004 Brut Rose Comtes de Champagne is a delicate, perfumed wine. In 2004, the Rose shows quite a bit of Chardonnay character in its precise, chiseled fruit and long, minerally finish. After several hours the wine continued to dazzle with its crystalline purity and fabulous balance. This is a jewel of a wine from Taittinger. This is Lot L8357WA04300, disgorged November, 2008 (not indicated on label). Anticipated maturity: 2014-2034. (AG)
94 points Int’l Wine Cellar
Review Date: 10/2011
Vivid pink. Red berries, orange peel, cinnamon and fresh flowers on the high-pitched nose. Juicy, precise and very pure, offering intense, spice-accented red fruit flavors with hints of exotic spices and candied rose. Aeration brings out notes of cherry and rhubarb, which add depth and a bitter touch to the very long, juicy, fruit-dominated finish. Looks to be built for a graceful evolution but this Champagne is delicious now. (JR)
Cult Wines International Notes:
The Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut Rosé is the House’s rare and highly-prized prestige cuvée, produced exclusively in exceptional vintage years. Unlike its Blanc de Blancs counterpart, the Rosé is an exquisite blend, typically comprising a majority of Pinot Noir (around 70%)—sourced from 100% Grand Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims—and Chardonnay (around 30%) from the Côte des Blancs. Its signature deep, shimmering pink hue is achieved by blending in approximately 12-15% of still red Pinot Noir wine from Bouzy before the second fermentation. Like the Blanc de Blancs, only the first press juice is used, and the wine is aged for a minimum of ten years on the lees in the historic crayères cellars. This extended maturation yields a champagne of profound vinous character, offering a concentrated, luxurious palate that balances structure with finesse, featuring intense, complex aromas of crushed wild strawberries, black cherry, raspberry, and subtle notes of licorice or spice. Known for its powerful aging potential, this Rosé is considered a gastronomic champagne, pairing superbly with white meats, lobster, or rich berry desserts.
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.
Condition:
Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.
Some label staining due to humidity. Otherwise, outstanding condition.
Discounted simply due to stained label.
