On March 11 James had an incredible Tasting Interview with Vitalie Taittinger, one of the owners of Champagne Taittinger and the producer of the incredible Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2008. James was wowed by the wine, saying it is the best blanc de blanc he has had in a long time - maybe ever.
“It’s the expression of chardonnay that is super pure,” agreed Taittinger. “In the beginning you feel the youth of the wine. And you are on the energy of the chardonnay. And you have something that is pure and precise. Then you feel it is a large wine but then very straight … then you wait for the second life of the wine in your glass. And the complexity and the years that are precious to the wine start appearing.”
They also tasted the Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2011, which will be released in September, and it was a more linear and mineral young Champagne than the 2008 and had outstanding drive, as well as various other wines.
Take a look at the full conversation above and view the tasting notes by clicking the wines below.
Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2008
Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2011
