2008 Champagne Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Rosé, Brut Unit of Measure:1 X 6L the wine is almost rigid

the wine is almost rigid and nervous at this early stage in its adolescence

concentrated and rich with a length and breadth that is totally mesmerising

sweet tannin

but is scheduled to be bottled in November of this year (instead of January 2017) in order to allow it more time to flesh out and integrate in glass

the tannins finely etched into the background

2008 Champagne Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Rosé, Brut Unit of Measure:1 X 6L the wine is almost rigidFull bottle 1,708 g. Mid orangey pink, it is fully developed and beautifully aged, with notes of almonds and bitter oranges. A really fine champagne with delicacy and pungent intrigue. A real treat and incredibly persistent. It is a sore throat wine. Drink 2023 2033 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson. com (August 2024)