1994 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne
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The 1994 Comtes de Champagne (magnum) shows lovely richness in burnished tones of apricots, spices and flowers. Soft, seamless and opulent, the fruit caresses the palate in a rich, up-front style. This isn't the most powerful Comtes but it is among the most rewarding vintages to enjoy today and over the next decade.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Pale but bright color. Very subtle, complex nose combines lime, lemon, orange peel, ginger, wet stone and mint. Very fine, persistent mousse. Expansive and dense on the palate, but quite fresh and dry. Wonderfully complex and subtle. Finishes brisk, strong and very long. Doesn't have quite the depth of the greatest vintages, but this is a remarkably youthful, nuanced wine for 1994. I'd be surprised if it doesn't turn out to be the Champagne of the vintage.
About the producer
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.