Tasting notes:
Comtes Rosé is soruced from the prestigious Grand Crus of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. Aged for at least 10 years on the lees, 15% of still red wine is added to the blend. Subtle and delicate yet generous and vivacious, immediately unveiling gentle notes of wild strawberries and fresh redcurrants. The effervescence on the palate adds a subtle, harmonious touch to the balance and aromatic power of this cuvée. This a champagne that demands time in order to express its full potential and fragrant complexity.
Producer description:
Dating back to 1734, the Forest-Fourneaux Champagne House, one of the oldest in the region, was acquired by Pierre Taittinger in 1934. The house is still family owned today with Pierre Emmanuel Taittinger, together with son Clovis and daughter Vitalie at its head. The estate covers 288 hectares, making it the third largest domaine in Champagne. Their premium cuvee, Comtes de Champagne, is dedicated to the flamboyant legend of Thibaud IV le Chansonnier and King of Navarre. He influenced Champagne’s politics, economy and arts but will be mainly remembered for returning from the crusades with an example of a new grape variety, never seen before in Europe, now known to be the ancestor of Chardonnay.
Style:
Sparkling Rose
Vintage:
2012
Dryness:
Dry
ABV:
12.5
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
2025 September
Available:
2
Critic Scores
Vinous | 98
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
Robert Parker | 97
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.”
James Suckling | 99
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.
