Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2007

The Comtes de Champagne Rosé is Taittinger's rarest prestige cuvée and is made only in the best years. The 2007 is 30% Chardonnay from Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs and 70% Pinot Noir from Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims, including 12% Pinot de Bouzy, vinified as a red wine. More than ten years of maturation lie behind it. This magnum comes in a gift box.

The perlage is very fine and persistent. The nose brings strawberry, lime and liquorice, along with coffee and cocoa. On the palate it is intense and fresh, with tension and precision, and the long finish is fruity and lightly salty. Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a large white wine glass, with pigeon, lightly roasted lamb, or baked pears and red fruit gratin.