- Last updated on April 21, 2023
Welcome! This is our Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs review.
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is a prestigious Champagne produced by the Taittinger family in the heart of the Champagne region in France.
This Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown in the finest vineyards of the Côte des Blancs, and is considered one of the most elegant and refined Champagnes in the world.
Find below our Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
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Our Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Review
- Brand: Ruinart
- Grape Varietal: Chardonnay
- Region: France, Champagne
- Tasting Notes: Citrus & Gingerbread notes
- Glass & Serving: Flûte / 43-50 °F (6-10 °C) / Don’t decant
- Store: Up to 10 Years
- Price Range: $200-$250
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc review: What's its color?
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc wine has a pale lemon color and persistent perlage.
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What does Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc taste like?
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc is entirely made from Chardonnay grapes exclusively from 5 villages on the Côte de Blancs.
A small portion of the wine (5%) has aged for 4 months in new oak barrels to enhance its qualites. The wine matures then for 10 years in cellars.
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On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, and green apple.
There are also subtle notes of brioche, gingerbread, meringue, and almond pastry, as well as a mineral undertone that reflects the terroir of the Côte des Blancs.
On the palate, it’s elegant and refined, with a creamy texture and a delicate balance of acidity and sweetness.
The flavors are consistent with the nose, with notes of citrus, white fruit, and toasted bread.
The finish is long and lingering, with a subtle minerality that adds complexity and depth.
Is Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc wine is a brut wine with a roughly 9 g/L dosage.
Brut wine contains less than 12 g/L.
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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc review: Which food pairs well with it?
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc is a crisp, refreshing, and bubbly Champagne.
Bubbles cleanse the palate and as such sparkling wines are very versatile wines that can pair with many dishes and can be used throughout a meal.
Classic appetizers are French fries, creamy potatoes, seafood risotto, and salads to name some.
Meat wise go for turkey, chicken, and lemon chicken for example.
For fish, we recommend oyster, lobster, sashimi, fish & chips, and fried calamari.
If you are a cheese lover you should try it with cream cheese like Camembert and Brie to name some.
And yes, in case you wonder, it goes well with dessert too like macaroons, chocolate, Paris-Brest, and Saint-Honoré for example.
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc review: What's its alcohol content?
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc wine’s alcohol content is 12.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blanc wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Taittinger?
Here is an extract from the Taittinger brand website:
“The Taittinger family has managed the Champagne House for nearly a century. Its aim has always been the pursuit of excellence.
“Having our family name on a bottle places demands and responsibilities on every minute.
The name on the bottle conveys both the skills and knowledge of the past and a commitment to the future”.“
Conclusion
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is an exquisite Champagne that embodies elegance, finesse, and refinement.
Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown in the best vineyards of the Côte des Blancs, this wine is a pure expression of the terroir and the winemaking expertise of Taittinger.
Its fine bubbles and delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, and brioche lead to a crisp, clean palate with a creamy texture and a long, lingering finish.
This Champagne is perfect for special occasions or as a luxurious treat, and it is sure to impress even the most discerning wine lover.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
