1998 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
Chardonnay
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By Charles Curtis MW
(Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Chardonnay, Champagne, France, White) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Through the lens of time: Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, 1/5/2022, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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6/19/2019, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Decanter
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By Christelle Guibert
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Comtes de Champagne Vertical, 10/13/2017, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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8/28/2017, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
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Sep/Oct 2014, Issue #53, The 2014 Champagne Addendum Round Two of Some Absolutely Superb Sparkling Wines, (See more on View From the Cellar...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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1/17/2014, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Champagne Warrior
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By Brad Baker
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June 2011, Issue #11, Top Wines from 1997 and 1998: A Look Back at Two Overlooked Vintages, (See more on Champagne Warrior...)
The World of Fine Wine
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March 2011, Issue #31, (See more on The World of Fine Wine...)
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December 2010, Issue #30, (See more on The World of Fine Wine...)
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By Antonio Galloni
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Taittinger: Comtes de Champagne 1971— 1998 (Aug 2010), (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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2/12/2010, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Burghound
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By Allen Meadows
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October 2009, Issue #36, (See more on Burghound...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
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May/Jun 2009, Issue #21, Recently Tasted Champagne and Sparkling Wine, (See more on View From the Cellar...)
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By Brad Baker
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January 2009, Issue #1, Tasting Notes of Champagne and Sparkling Wines, (See more on Champagne Warrior...)
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By Antonio Galloni
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New Releases from Champagne (Dec 2008), (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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1/9/2008, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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Report 9: Champagne, 12/1/2007, (See more on i-WineReview.com...)
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By Josh Raynolds
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November/December 2007, IWC Issue #135, (See more on Vinous...)
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By John Gilman
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May/Jun 2007, Issue #9, Recently Tasted Champagne and Sparkling Wine, (See more on View From the Cellar...)
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
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March 2007, (See more on Winedoctor...)
The WINEFRONT
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By Campbell Mattinson
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10/26/2006, (See more on The WINEFRONT...)
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By John Gilman
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Sep/Oct 2006, Issue #5, Recently Tasted Champagne and Sparkling Wine, (See more on View From the Cellar...)
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By Peter Liem
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1998
- TypeWhite - Sparkling
- ProducerTaittinger
- VarietyChardonnay
- DesignationComtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionChampagne
- SubRegionn/a
- AppellationChampagne
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code3016570000392
5/10/2024 - maaike2 wrote: 94 Points
Rich, intense, delicate mousse, kicking and alive, ripe fruit, brioche, earthy motes. I was happily surprised, for me one of the best vintages of Comtes. 94/95
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3/9/2024 - egoya Likes this wine: 93 Points
First time I had a luxury champagne that old. I was absolutely surprised that this wine still showed good perlage, bright colour, was fresh and tasted like lemon or lime (predominantly). Clearly a delight. A different question is whether the 25 year old Comtes de Champagne is better than a younger one. According to my experience I would prefer the younger vintage which is a good deal more lively. But do I ever get a new Comtes de Champagne for the 80 EUR I paid 2 decades ago for my 1998???
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12/29/2023 - VinoDeMacy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Smooth, subtle, small hints of green apple but not bitter. You can definitely tell it’s 100% Chardonnay but not dry at all with perfect balance. It’s indescribable at first because how often do you drink a 25 year old champagne. At first, before opening, I paused to contemplate what I was about to do. I was going to open a bottle that has laid dormant for 25 years and I would not be able to put it back. I reflected on where and what I was doing in 1998. Nostalgic to say the least.
The bubbles were elegant and beautiful to watch as they ascended. I imagined mermaids swimming up to the top. It’s a classy 25 year old champagne!!
Had it as a starter and paired it with raw oysters, lobster w/ melted butter, and caviar!!! I truly wanted to enjoy the moment and remember it!!
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11/3/2023 - melvinyeowq wrote: 95 Points
Soo's birthday: Along with some others I thought this was quite Krug-like. Rounder and richer than the ‘99, but with beautiful precision. Powerful and complex with some secondary development from ageing. Stunning wine.
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9/1/2023 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Drank side by side with the 2000. This was lovely. It's got more of the trappings of age. Slightly more oxidized. Nutty and interesting and drinking just very well. I continue to be impressed by these wines. Always wish that we'd gotten ahead of the curve a bit faster with them since they used to be more reasonably priced. Hard to say between this and the 2000 which really surprised me in just how young and fresh it tastes. That was a vintage I was never quite sold on and yet it seems to be aging incredibly well. This was better to drink right now . Not sure on the very long term aging potential but it was quite lovely.
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