1998 Taittinger
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Tasting notes
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2004-2016, Jancis Robinson MW, Aug 2017
Slightly cheesy nose. Fully evolved and a little over the hill. Waxy. (JR)
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Critic scores
90
90/100
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17
17/20
Jancis Robinson MW
90
90/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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90 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pale, bright color. Aromas of yellow plum, minerals, mint, menthol, nuts and truffle. Brisk and penetrating but suave, with flavors of ripe pear, spice and vanilla custard and a fine-grained texture. Finishes long, smooth and elegant, with firm minerality.
About the producer
Taittinger
Champagne Taittinger is one of the region’s leading Grande Marque Champagne houses and also one of the largest, when it comes to vineyard ownership. It is also the producer behind one of the region’s best loved vintage Blanc de Blancs: Comtes de Champagne.