2005 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs

Born of a challenging, disease-pressured season that demanded rigorous selection遥et one that nonetheless delivered considerable maturity in the weeks leading up to harvest葉he 2005 Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne, disgorged in 2015, is exhibiting aromas of yellow apple, juicy peach and mirabelle plum, mingling with apricot, dried flowers and buttery pastry. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and textural, with a rich core of fruit and ripe yet vibrant acids. In context, however, it is less harmonious and slightly heavier than other Comtes vintages shown at this tasting, lacking some of the usual energy and incisiveness. This is a good moment to pull the corks.