2013 | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut | Champagne I. Brand & Family Winery an old school

an old school

"The Pilgrims of Lafon-Rochet” is a historic reminder that the pilgrims of Saint-Jacques of Compostelle once traversed the Lafon-Rochet domain

with a gentle but fine effervescence

and black raspberry

along with cherries

2013 | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut | Champagne I. Brand & Family Winery an old schoolThe 2014 Comtes de Champagne is pristine. In this tasting, it comes across as a mini 2008, similar in its linear personality, with just a touch more mid palate creaminess. Readers will find a Comtes that plays in the realm of tension and energy. Citrus confit, white flowers, chalk, mint and chamomile are all finely sketched. Light tropical overtones grace the finish. What an absolute delight. The 2014 can be enjoyed now or cellared. Dosage is 9 grams