Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Brut 1999 (1.5L) Southern Rhone opulent and full-bodied with low

opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity

herbaceous

The 1999 Eclipse (a blend of 66% Grenache and 34% Shiraz aged in American oak and bottled unfiltered) tips the scales at a hefty 14

I thought I had emptied the cellar of this a few years ago probably grabbed another vintage without noticing it

but with time in the glass the wine shows considerable depth and sheer richness

Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Brut 1999 (1.5L) Southern Rhone opulent and full-bodied with low97 John Gilman The 1996 Comtes de Champagne continues to drink beautifully, with the nose and palate now starting to really blossom nicely and the well integrated chassis of the vintages acidity providing precision and lift on the backend. The bouquet is starting to transition into maturity, wafting from the glass in a complex blend of apple, pear, a touch of orange zest, salty minerality, brioche and a delicate topnote of nutskin. On the palate the