2011 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs

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Jacques Fourneaux founded the champagne house in 1734, making it one of the oldest champagne trading houses in Champagne. In 1932, Pierre Taittinger took over the house and it started using the name Taittinger. Step by step, Taittinger acquired name and fame among the major champagne houses by being innovative and focusing on high-quality Chardonnay. Francois Taittinger, innovator and visionary, foresaw that the consumer of the future would greatly appreciate Chardonnay for its light style, finesse and elegance. This led to the first production of the Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs in 1952, an exceptional champagne from the grand crus vineyards located on the Côtes de Blancs. Due to his love for art, Taittinger started the special Collection series in 1983. In exceptional years, the champagne bottle is provided with a special art painting in a limited edition. Well-known artists who have had this honor in the past include Vaserely, Arman, Corneille and Lichtenstein.

In 2005, Taittinger sold the champagne house to an investment company, but the family soon discovered that the values and quality of the champagne could not be guaranteed. That is why the family bought back the champagne house in 2006. Now they work hard with a young and enthusiastic team, led by very experienced people, to introduce enthusiasts to the quality and family values in order to share the champagne moment or the “L'instant Taittinger”.

Taittinger is one of the few family businesses in Champagne, led by Pierre Emmanuel Taittinger. Together with daughter Vitalie (Marketing) and son Clovis (Export), he runs the champagne house from Reims. The winemaker and quality controller of the blends at Taittinger is Loïc Dupont, who has been with the company for 25 years. The quality of Taittinger Champagnes is based on the 289 hectares of privately owned vineyards located in the best locations in and around Reims. They supply about half of the annual need for wine. This makes Taittinger less dependent on the fluctuating prices on the grape market and they ensure consistent quality. The remaining grapes are purchased on a contract basis from local farmers, with a relatively large number of Chardonnay grapes from the Côte des Blancs, where the most beautiful Chardonnay comes from. A team of experts, led by Loïc Dupont, selects the wines for the various Taittinger cuvées. Very high demands are placed on the wines for the special top cuvées.

After the legendary Comtes from 2008, expectations were very high for the next Comtes. This 2011 vintage was different, characterized by early ripening and a dry spring. The Grands Cru grapes from the Côtes des Blancs have the characteristic property of ripening beautifully, this is a challenge in other parts of Champagne and this allows the Comtes de Champagne to clearly distinguish itself. The aroma of this 2011 vintage is full and almost sensual. The generous taste of Comtes de Champagne 2011 is built on a chalky structure, which gives it charm and precision. Time has done its good work during 10 years of slow maturation in the cellars, which ensures that this Comtes de Champagne can age wonderfully. It is perfectly ready to drink now but can certainly be kept for another 10 years.

Specifications

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Type of Wine White
Country France
Region Champagne
Appellation Côte des Blancs
Icons Icon France
Winery Taittinger
Grape Chardonnay
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2011
Drinking as of 2021
Drinking till 2040
Alcohol % 12
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling Yes
Dessert wine No
Closure Crown cap
Parker rating 94
James Suckling rating 97
Tasting Profiles Complex, Dry, Fresh, Mineral, Tense, White fruit
Drink moments Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch

Wijnhuis

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Champagne Taittinger is one of the major international brands (Grandes Marques) of the champagne region and is sold in more than 130 countries. Under the leadership of Mr Pierre Emmanuel Taittinger, daughter Vitalie (Marketing) and son Clovis (Export), the champagne house is the only family business in Champagne of this size. With an emphasis on the exclusive Chardonnay grape, Taittinger has been receiving international recognition for years for their consistent quality, finesse and elegance. By building relationships with renowned distributors, a young team with a focus on the future and the choice for selective distribution (focused on the hospitality industry), Taittinger is a rapidly growing brand in the Dutch market.

Jacques Fourneaux founded the champagne house in 1734, making it one of the oldest champagne trading houses in Champagne. In 1932, Pierre Taittinger took over the house and it was renamed Taittinger. Step by step, Taittinger acquired name and fame among the major champagne houses by adopting an innovative attitude and focusing on the high-quality Chardonnay. Francois Taittinger, innovator and visionary, foresaw that the consumer of the future would appreciate the Chardonnay for its light style, finesse and elegance. This led in 1952 to the first production of the Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, an exceptional champagne from the grand cru vineyards located on the Côtes de Blancs. Because of his predilection for art, Taittinger started the special Collection series in 1983. In exceptional years, the champagne bottle, in a limited edition, is provided with a special art painting. Well-known artists who have received this honor in the past include Vaserely, Arman, Corneille and Lichtenstein.
In 2005, Taittinger sold the champagne house to an investment company, but the family soon found that the values and quality of the champagne could not be guaranteed. That is why the family bought back the champagne house in 2006. Now they work hard with a young and enthusiastic team, led by very experienced people, to introduce enthusiasts to the quality and family values in order to share the champagne moment or also the "L'instant Taittinger".

Taittinger is one of the few family businesses in Champagne, led by Pierre Emmanuel Taittinger. Together with daughter Vitalie (Marketing) and son Clovis (Export), he heads the champagne house from Reims. The winemaker and quality monitor of the blends at Taittinger is Loïc Dupont, who has been with the company for 25 years. The quality of Taittinger's Champagnes is based on the 289 hectares of own-owned vineyards located in the best locations in and around Reims. They supply about half of the annual wine requirement. As a result, Taittinger is less dependent on the fluctuating prices on the grape market and they ensure consistent quality. The remaining grapes are purchased on a contract basis from local farmers, with a relatively high proportion of Chardonnay grapes from the Côte des Blancs, where the finest Chardonnay comes from. A team of experts, led by Loïc Dupont, selects the wines for the different Taittinger cuvées. Very high demands are placed on the wines for the special top cuvées.

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