Comtes de Champagne 1985 - Champagne Taittinger - Blanc de Blancs Brut

The Taittinger House

Founded in 1734, one of the historic houses of Champagne. The Counts of Champagne embody the exceptional know-how of this house, paying homage to Thibaud IV, Count of Champagne, who brought back the Chardonnay vine from Cyprus in the 13th century.

Vintage:

1985 in Champagne is considered excellent. The cool but balanced climatic conditions allowed an optimal maturation of the grapes, giving rich, structured wines with a beautiful acidity. This vintage is distinguished by its exceptional longevity.

Technical Details:

• Terroir:
  100% Chardonnay from Great Growths exclusively located on the prestigious Côte des Blancs (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger). These limestone terroirs give the wine finesse, minerality and freshness.

• Vinification and Aging:
  The 1985 Comtes de Champagne aged for over 10 years in the deep chalk pits of Taittinger in Reims. This long aging on lees allowed the development of an aromatic palette of great complexity and a silky texture.

• Assembly :
  100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs), guaranteeing elegance and purity.

• Alcohol content:
  12% vol.

• Robert Parker : 96/100

Bottle condition

• Level : Perfect
• Color : Perfect (the shape of the bottle makes it difficult to see the color through transparency. An outdoor photo in natural light is present)
• Label : Perfect
• Hair : Perfect
• Overall Condition : Perfect
• Presence of the original box, well preserved but stained.

Food & Wine Pairing:

• Carpaccio of scallops, olive oil and lemon
• Roasted lobster with beurre blanc
• Parmesan matured 36 months