Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Rose 2013

This shows fragrant grapefruit, wild raspberry, iodine, honey, blood orange, salty bread and hazelnut aromas. It's sleek, taut and superbly fresh on the palate. The red and orange citrus pinot noir character is singing at the moment, accompanied by salty and mineral nuances. Seamless and long, and taut at the end. 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay, all from grand cru sites. Drinkable now, but will be better in a few years.

The 2013 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Sweet dried cherry, kirsch, tobacco, rose petal, cedar and mint weave across the palate in a sumptuous, racy Rosé that delivers on all fronts. This fruit was picked during the last October harvest in Champagne, except for some small picks in 2021 and 2024. The 2013 is so expressive today. It offers a compelling mix of fruit density, complexity and dynamic energy. Sublime. Dosage is 9 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2025.