Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2012

Weintyp: Schaumwein
Hersteller: Taittinger
Region: Frankreich, Champagne
Rebsorte: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
Farbe: lebendiges rosa

Beschreibung: Der Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé präsentiert sich mit einem intensiven Bouquet von Zitrusfrüchten und Blutorange, roten und schwarzen kandierten Früchten und Quitte. Am Gaumen zeigt der Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé fruchtige Aromen von eingelegten Kirschen. Der Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé ist gut strukturiert, reif, komplex und mit sehr schönem, langem und intensiven Nachklang.

Wine Advocate: „Evoking a superb bouquet, the remarkable 2012 Brut Comtes de Champagne Rosé reveals aromas of mint, strawberries, ripe red berries, tangerine, plums, orange rind and blood orange. Full-bodied, vinous and concentrated, it has a delicately, perfectly balanced phenolic mid-palate framed by a pinpoint mousse of striking finesse and delicacy, concluding with a vibrant, vertical finish enhanced by gastronomic bitterness. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir, including 14% as red wine, and 30% Chardonnay, disgorged with a dosage of nine grams per liter, this is one of the most elegant and refined Comtes de Champagne Rosé releases from Taittinger.“

Jancis Robinson: „Exceptionally dark transparent tomato red – real clarete colour! The fruit is a cross between tomato and strawberry – a real statement with Pinot aromas dominating on the nose. Still forming itself on the palate with some light tannins still in evidence. Very much a food wine and very complete but I'd hold it for a while, ideally. Very distinctive, unusually emphatic and different from most rosé champagnes with, still, that light grapefruit-peel sensation on the end. A serious rosé champagne that I'd love to see next year some time! “

James Suckling: „This is a structured, focused yet delicate rosé Comtes. Almost rust-colored, with tons of grapefruit, crushed stones, blackcurrants and wild raspberries, alongside oyster shells and chalk. Very precise and fine, with seamless bubbles and a fresh, very long finish. 60% pinot noir (from Mailly, Verzenay and Ambonnay) and 40% chardonnay (Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger), of which 16% red wine from Bouzy, all grand cru. Drink or hold.“

Vinous: „The 2012 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is magnificent. Rich and explosive in the glass, the 2012 Comtes Rosé dazzles from start to finish. I like it even more today than I liked it last year! A rush of red cherry fruit, kirsch, blood orange, cinnamon and rose petal soars out of the glass. Vertical structure and tons of energy are the signatures. I would be thrilled to own this.“

Wine Spectator: „Enticing floral and spice notes lead the way, but a pure beam of strawberry pâte de fruit and flavors of pastry cream, passion fruit coulis and salted Marcona almond expand on the satiny mousse, supported by finely meshed, mouthwatering acidity. Long on the finish, with an echo of chalky minerality. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through 2040.“

Trinktemperatur: 5-7°
Lagerpotential: bis 2040

Auszeichnungen:
Robert Parker: 97/100 Punkte für 2012
James Suckling: 99/100 Punkte für 2012
Jancis Robinson: 17,5++/20 Punkte für 2012
Vinous: 98/100 Punkte für 2012
Wine Spectator: 95/100 Punkte für 2012
Robert Parker: 94/100 Punkte für 2011
Jancis Robinson: 17/20 Punkte für 2011
James Suckling: 96/100 Punkte für 2011
James Suckling: 99/100 Punkte für 2007
Robert Parker: 96/100 Punkte für 2007
Wine Spectator: 96/100 Punkte für 2007
Vinous: 97/100 Punkte für 2007
Wine Spectator: 95/100 Punkte für 2006
Vinous: 95/100 Punkte für 2006
James Suckling: 95/100 Punkte für 2006
Robert Parker: 93/100 Punkte für 2006
Wine Enthusiast: 94/100 Punkte für 2006
Falstaff: 94/100 Punkte für 2006
Wine Spectator: 93/100 Punkte für 2005
Robert Parker: 92/100 Punkte für 2005
Falstaff: 94/100 Punkte für 2005
Wine Spectator: 93/100 Punkte für 2004
Robert Parker: 95/100 Punkte für 2004