Tasting Notes
Vinous 93
The 2005 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is a wine of contrasts. At first rich and vinous on the palate, the 2005 turns more delicate with time in the glass as its silkier and floral qualities become more evident. Sweet red berry and spice notes linger on the delicate finish.
Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025
Robert Parker 92
The Taittinger 2005 Brut Rose Comtes de Champagne exhibits a delectable nose of fraise du bois, red raspberry and maraschino discreetly complemented by anise, vanilla, and Ceylon tea. Silken in feel and with exceptionally fine and at once stimulating and caressing mousse, this finishes with luscious abundance of juicy fresh red berries supported by appropriate sweetness, hints of fine, tea-like tannins, crunchy berry seeds, chalk and toasted almond serving for satisfying counterpoint. It should prove rewarding to follow for several years, but don’t miss out on its youthful pleasures! Imported by Kobrand, Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7700
JancisRobinson.com 16.5
70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. Pale to mid salmon pink. Lots of substance underneath but still pretty astringent on the end. Fresh but doesn’t seem to have benefited from that much autolysis yet. Neat, mouth-filling end, but it’s mass rather than subtlety.
Anticipated maturity: 2016-2021
