In 1952, the Taittinger family unveiled its most iconic creation: Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs - their most exclusive and premium cuvée - in honour of the Comtes de Champagne and in particular, Thibaud IV, whose seal proudly adorns every bottle of Taittinger.
This cuvée is crafted exclusively from first-press Chardonnay grapes sourced from five Grands Crus villages of the Côte des Blancs region, —Avize, Cramant, Chouilly, Oger, and Mesnil-sur-Oger, which all have a renowned soil quality for Chardonnay, the Taittinger hallmark which gives their wines elegance, delicacy and finesse. Between 6-8% of the wine is aged in oak barrels for 4-6 months, imparting subtle toasted notes that elevate its complexity. The finished wine then spends over 10 years resting in the historic UNESCO chalk cellars located deep under the St Nicaise Cellars in Reims, the home of Taittinger.
19.5/20 | Matthew Jukes (Drink now – 2040), September 2025
“What is showstopping about this wine is that it is an absolute beauty from the tips of its toes to the last fibre of its being. (...) it was poured into my glass and the world, for a minute or two, became a glittering kaleidoscope of effortless, cleansing, elegant and sophisticated Grand-Cru-born, and perfectly balanced Chardonnay. (...) This is Comtes. This is the Taittinger House in a sip! (....)”
97 | Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate, October 2024
“Closed in style and character like the 2013, Taittinger's 2014 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne reveals aromas of ripe orchard fruit, confit citrus, dried flowers, herbs, spring blossoms and mirabelle mingled with customary autolytic notes. Full-bodied, seamless and enrobing, it has a delicate, elegant, fleshy core of fruit and racy acids, all enhanced by a saline, fresh and penetrating finish marked by finesse and elegance. This refined, chalky-inflected Comtes de Champagne has the potential to age gracefully over the next 30-40 years.”
97 | Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2025
“The 2014 Comtes de Champagne is pristine. In this tasting, it comes across as a mini-2008, similar in its linear personality, with just a touch more mid-palate creaminess. Readers will find a Comtes that plays in the realm of tension and energy. Citrus confit, white flowers, chalk, mint and chamomile are all finely sketched. Light tropical overtones grace the finish. What an absolute delight. The 2014 can be enjoyed now or cellared. Dosage is 9 grams per liter.”
97 | James Suckling, August 2025
“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, Oger, Cramant and Chouilly. Drink or hold.”
Note this is non gift boxed stock. This may arrive in December 2025, but is a chance it may not be until January 2026.
