Medium

Natural Cork

White

France

1971 was a challenging year in Champagne, plagued by cool temperatures, hail and mildew. Despite the difficulties, some good wines were made, although the bottle I tasted in May 2022 was not among the best of the evening. There was sweet, honeyed fruit with a touch of caramel and a supple, lively texture, but there was also an ungracefully savoury, umami side. Consistent with another bottle from 2019. In my opinion, any remaining bottles should be drunk soon.

Chardonnay

Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Champagne, France, 1971

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1971 was a challenging year in Champagne, plagued by cool temperatures, hail and mildew. Despite the difficulties, some good win

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Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Champagne 1971

75cl

United Kingdom

British Pound

L'Assemblage

Charles Curtis MW

Taittinger

Champagne

Brut

Sparkling

Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Champagne 1971

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