making it both versatile with food and delicious by itself as an apéritif
vanilla and caramel lead into a glorious perfume of grapefruit zest
the residual sweetness is lower
shortbread and cream
with woody characteristics on finish
2014 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1.5L [JS97][WA97][V97][WS96][JD95+] Gattinara making it both versatile withProducer: Champagne Taittinger Region: Champagne, France Varietal: Chardonnay Year: 2014 James Suckling, 97 Points "Apricots, hazelnuts, lemons, white flowers, sliced almonds and hints of licorice on the nose. It's creamy and layered, with soft, rounded bubbles that spread across the palate. Lovely balance of breadth, ripeness and freshness, with delicious wildflower honey and nut notes lingering. 100% grand cru chardonnay from Avize, Mesnil sur Oger,