New Release: 2012 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne in Rare Large Formats
We are delighted to offer our allocation of newly-released large formats of the 99 point 2012 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne. Made in much smaller amounts than 75cls, these big bottles are always are always instant collectors items and rare on the market.
100% Grand Cru Chardonnay, Comtes de Champagne is the epitome of this historic house’s refined and elegant style. In 2012 it is exceptional, for James Suckling “a fantastic and refined Blanc de Blancs. So layered and complex” and for Galloni “gorgeous. Warm and resonant in the glass”.
Quantities are tiny, so please do let us know at your earliest if you would like any secured:
2012 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne
4*3L Jeros (1*300cl OC) @ £610 per Jeroboam in bond
1*6L Meth (1*600cl OC) @ £2,000 per Methuselah in bond
99 points James Suckling
This is a fantastic and refined Blanc de Blancs. So layered and complex, with lemon curd, chalk, hazelnuts, pastries, baked apples and almond croissants. Structured and tightly wound, with almost imperceptible bubbles. Delicious salty notes at the end. Beautiful. Drink or hold. (2022) www.jamessuckling.com
96 points Antonio Galloni
The 2012 Comtes de Champagne is gorgeous. Warm and resonant in the glass, the 2012 Comtes shows all the allure that makes this vintage so appealing. The combination of bright citrus, mineral and floral notes typical of Comtes, enhanced by the soft contours of the vintage, makes for an inviting, open-knit Champagne that is quite showy right out of the gate. Light tropical accents on the finish add an exotic flair. Usually I recommend cellaring just-released Comtes, but that won’t be necessary here. (2022) www.vinous.com Drink 2022-2042
Offered subject to final confirmation. Available in London in around 4 weeks. Offer expires 1st March 2024.
