In Bond Fine Wine. 2004 Taittinger, Champagne, France. White champagne in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2014–2034. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Winespectator.com (WIN) — 94/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2014 · Drink 2014-2029
A rich and enticing aroma of roasted hazelnut heralds this elegant blanc de blancs, with flavors of pastry, poached apple, crystallized honey and candied ginger riding the finely detailed mousse. This is a touch smoky, presenting a resonant minerality on the finish. Drink now through 2029.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 18–19/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 25/12/2013 · Drink 2014-2024
Very neat, intense with notes of putty on the nose. Complex and well knit. Masses of acidity! Still quite tight. Very promising and one can certainly see a relationship with a grand cru Chablis here. Very youthful. Gentle bead. Great energy. But quite broad.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/11/2012 · Drink 2014-2034
It's fascinating to taste the 2004 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne after the 2002, something I have been able to do on a few occasions. The 2004 is all about minerality, precision and tension. It doesn't have the sheer richness or power of the 2002, but it makes up for that with its crystalline purity and sheer energy. Bright hints of lemon oil, white flowers and crushed rocks are layere…