1999 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs [WE96][JS95][WA95][JG94][D92][W&S92]

Producer: Champagne Taittinger Region: Champagne, France Varietal: Chardonnay  Year: 1999  Wine Enthusiast, 96 Points  "Intensely Chardonnay, this beautiful wine, named after the ancient rulers of Champagne, is pure mineral, green and citrus fruits, a steely shaft of pure concentration. Now just with a light touch of toast, this still will mature for several years."  James Suckling, 95 Points  "This shows a gorgeous apple, cream and sliced pineapple character. Full and fresh and bright. Always one of my favorite Champers, especially Blanc de Blanc."  Wine Advocate, 95 Points  "The 1999 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne is beautiful. Understated at first, and also, surprisingly accessible, the 1999 Comtes de Champagne backs up its open, inviting personality with considerable muscle married to vibrant, pure fruit. The long, polished finish bursts with Chardonnay character. As is often the case, Comtes is at its best when it has been opened for at least 1-2 hours, or, even better,