Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose' 2005

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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose' 2005

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose' 2005 is savory, rich and complex. It can be enjoyed in youth or held. This award winning prestige cuvee is produced entirely with grapes from grand cru vineyards. Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose' 2005 ratings, tasting notes, and details are available.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale pink/salmon. Very fine abundant bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Wild strawberry, raspberry, candied fruit, apple tart, toasted almond and hints of violet.
Palate: Strawberry, pomegranate, licorice, flinty minerality.
Additional comments: Savory, rich and complex. Can be enjoyed in youth or held.
When to drink: Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose' 2005 Champagne is ready to drink now through 2020.

Comtes de Champagne Rose' 2005 Details Label: Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose' 2005 House/Winery: Taittinger Champagne Wine Category: Sparkling Wine Region & Country: Champagne, France Type (Style): Vintage Sweetness Level: Brut Dosage: na Prestige cuvée: Yes Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru Grapes: 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Alcohol: 12% Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose' 2005
Production
Taittinger uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The Comtes de Champagne Rose' 2005 is composed of 70% Pinot Noir from the Grand Crus of Montagne de Reims: Verzenay and Mailly-Champagne with 12% still red wine from Bouzy, and 30% Chardonnay from the Grand Crus of Cote des Blancs. No Pinot Meunier is used in the blend. There is no oak aging. Only first press juice is used in the blend and it was aged 7 to 8 years on the lees before disgorgement.