| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XBW 2993 |
TAITTINGER Comtes de Champagne Blanc De Blancs 2013 | 1 BOTTLE | AU$400-440 | AUD $ 329 | ||
| XBW 2992 |
TAITTINGER Comtes de Champagne Blanc De Blancs 2013 | 1 BOTTLE | AU$400-440 | AUD $ 329 |
Robert Parker Score: 96+ points
Reviewer: Kristaps Karklins — End of September 20234 Dec 2025
Drink 2026–2053
Taittinger’s 2013 Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne, disgorged in December 2023 with a dosage of nine grams per liter, is well worth seeking out. Derived from a long, slow ripening season marked by cool nights and an October harvest, it is slightly less acid-driven and a touch fleshier than the 2008, offering up a deep bouquet of nashi pear, lemon confit, freshly baked bread, almond paste and a gentle smoky reduction edge. On the palate, it is full-bodied and incisive, with a concentrated core of fruit, bright acids and considerable tension, culminating in a persistent, saline finish. While already indicative of its potential, its best days are still ahead, and it should continue to improve over the next two decades or more. Choosing a favorite between the 2013 and 2014 will be difficult, as both are strong editions of Comtes.
Wine-Searcher Aggregated Score: 95 points
2013 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.
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