Taittinger, Comtes Champagne other_regions The Chaves believe it is

The Chaves believe it is a repeat of what Gerards father made in 1929

but promises great aging potential

3% Cabernet Franc makes up the rest of the blend

candied violet

Readers may remark on my relatively mean scores

Taittinger, Comtes Champagne other_regions The Chaves believe it isLemon to gold ingot, bright and welcoming, an impression enhanced by a fabulous nose of sherbet, brioche, lemon posset and Mirabelle plum. All things nice. The palate is gently luxurious, its sophistication rippling with nuance rather than sheer vulgar power, yellow fruits, the gentlest hints of honey, crushed chalk and then a silky citric grip. In these rather claustrophobic times, the wine carries us along the Corniche in an open top car, vintage