Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Brut 1999 (1.5L) STORAGE belongings and 10 barrels in

belongings and 10 barrels in tow

This is a brilliant wine

two missing neck labels

• An expanded food and wine pairing section

is a beautiful effort

Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Brut 1999 (1.5L) STORAGE belongings and 10 barrels in97 John Gilman The 1996 Comtes de Champagne continues to drink beautifully, with the nose and palate now starting to really blossom nicely and the well integrated chassis of the vintages acidity providing precision and lift on the backend. The bouquet is starting to transition into maturity, wafting from the glass in a complex blend of apple, pear, a touch of orange zest, salty minerality, brioche and a delicate topnote of nutskin. On the palate the