Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is the flagship prestige cuvée of Taittinger and one of the purest expressions of Chardonnay in all of Champagne. First produced in 1952, it is made exclusively from grand cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, primarily Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Oger. Only in the very best vintages is Comtes created, underscoring its rarity and uncompromising standards.
The wine is crafted entirely from first-press juice, ensuring clarity, finesse, and longevity. A small proportion is aged in oak barrels, adding subtle depth and complexity, while the majority ferments and matures in stainless steel to preserve tension and purity. Extended lees ageing in the house’s historic chalk cellars gives the wine its signature combination of richness and precision, with releases often resting for a decade or more before disgorgement.
Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is celebrated for its elegance and longevity. Aromas of citrus, white flowers, and chalk are layered with brioche, almond, and honey that develop with time. On the palate, it is both powerful and refined, with a creamy mousse, laser-like acidity, and a finish that lingers for minutes. While captivating in youth, the wine is renowned for its ability to evolve gracefully for decades, revealing ever more nuance and depth.
As one of Champagne’s great prestige cuvées, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs stands as the ultimate expression of Taittinger’s house style: graceful, mineral-driven, and timeless. It is a benchmark not just for the maison, but for blanc de blancs Champagne as a whole.