Comtes de Champagne Rosé (1993)

About this wine

The 1993 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé presents a captivating copper hue and a delicate aroma reminiscent of Pinot Noir. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of ripe cherries and milk chocolate, creating a decadent yet refined experience. The effervescence is lively, with tiny bubbles that enhance the wine's elegance. Notably, this vintage offers exceptional length and depth of flavor, making it a standout among rosé Champagnes. Produced only in exceptional years, the Comtes de Champagne Rosé is a testament to Taittinger's commitment to quality and tradition.

About the grape

The 1993 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé is crafted from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, both sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in France's Champagne region. The Pinot Noir, primarily from the Montagne de Reims area, contributes depth and structure to the wine. A notable aspect is the inclusion of 12% still red Pinot Noir from Bouzy, a village renowned for producing robust red wines, which imparts the rosé's distinctive color and enhances its complexity. The Chardonnay, harvested from the Côte des Blancs, adds elegance and freshness, balancing the wine's profile. This meticulous blend showcases the unique characteristics of these grape varietals in the context of this exceptional Champagne.

Quick facts

• 🍇 The 1993 Comtes de Champagne Rosé by Taittinger is a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs regions.
• 🏰 This vintage was aged for over 10 years in Taittinger's historic chalk cellars, originally carved by the Romans, providing optimal conditions for maturation.
• 🍒 The 1993 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is noted for its rich flavors of ripe cherries and milk chocolate, offering exceptional length and depth.
• 🌟 The Comtes de Champagne Rosé is produced only in exceptional years, ensuring each vintage meets the highest quality standards.
• 🥂 The Comtes de Champagne Rosé is Taittinger's rarest cuvée, celebrated for its fruity character and smooth, caressing taste.

Palate profile

Producer

Taittinger, one of the few remaining family-owned Champagne houses, traces its origins to 1734 when Jacques Fourneaux founded the original wine business. In 1932, Pierre Taittinger acquired the estate, including the historic Château de la Marquetterie, which became the heart of the family's Champagne production. The house is renowned for its extensive vineyards, covering 288 hectares across 37 different crus, with a notable emphasis on Chardonnay, comprising 37% of their plantings. Taittinger's commitment to quality is evident in their use of the ancient chalk cellars of the former Saint-Nicaise Abbey in Reims for aging their Champagnes, providing ideal conditions for maturation. In 2015, embracing innovation, Taittinger became the first Champagne house to plant vineyards in England, establishing Domaine Evremond in Kent to produce English sparkling wine.