The 2008 is one of the most celebrated modern vintages of the region. This 100% Chardonnay, a firm favourite amongst Champagne afficionados, is arguably the greatest rendition of this extraordinary vintage.
The 2008 vintage is in fact one of the few in the last 20 years in which the harvest took place in October. Despite this "late" harvest, Taittinger’s Chef de Cave Alexandre Ponnavoy notes that the grapes retained a lot of acidity as well as concentration from what was an extended growing season. The Comtes 2008 carries this very contrasting climatology within it, between sun and freshness, as well as the distinct identity of the chalky terroir and the allure and precision you can get from the Côte des Blancs.”
Comtes de Champagne is sourced from all five Grand Cru villages situated on the Côte des Blancs – Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger, with the main base of the cuvée coming from Taittinger’s house vineyard surrounding the Château de la Marquetterie just south of Epernay.
Comtes de Champagne remains the epitome of elegance when it comes to vintage Champagne. This elegance allied with the wine’s extraordinary ability to age, 2008 Comtes will provide years of drinking pleasure over the next two decades and beyond.
Bts | - | 0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace | £192.00 | ||
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