2005 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs aconcagua-valley more than twice its nearest

more than twice its nearest competitor

La Mondotte's clay-rich soils and the almost perfect aspect of the steep vineyards produce super-ripe Merlot grapes and a smaller proportion of Cabernet Franc grapes

and is known for its traditional deep

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2005 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs aconcagua-valley more than twice its nearestTaittinger is one of the few family owned independent Champagne houses in Reims. It produces a very classy Non Vintage blend and complex Vintage Champagnes as well. Its top Champagne is Comtes De Champagne first produced in 1952, it is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes from 6 Grand Cru sites in the Cte de Blancs. This is finely aromatic, rich, creamy Blanc de Blancs at its best, though patience is required as the wine should not be approached for at