1976 Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne - Champagne Grand Cru - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

Description of the 1976 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne
The 1976 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is widely regarded as a truly exceptional and mature vintage, originating from a year marked by a very hot summer and an early harvest. This condition produced rich, powerful, and intensely ripe fruit, resulting in a Champagne with both great finesse and substantial body.
Tasting Notes and Profile:
Upon tasting, this vintage is described as simply fabulous, possessing a creamy, textured, and vivid character. The initial signature citrus freshness is balanced by a superb inner sweetness, with delightful hints of more advanced, complex oxidative tones.
Aroma: The bouquet is described as a "glorious mess" of rich, developed scents, including caramel, roasted almonds, honeycomb, buttered brioche, and a persistent core of sweet lemon. Some expert reviews note rich, ripe white fruit, charred toast, and baking spices.
Palate: The palate is full-bodied and powerful, offering a dense, almost chewy mouthfeel that is surprising for its age. The wine features rich flavours of toffee and marmalade, with an opulent, old-school sweetness. Crucially, a vivid thread of electric acidity runs through it, keeping it fresh and preventing it from becoming flabby.
Finish: It has a long, lingering finish and is considered to be at its most profound, beautiful peak, having matured gracefully over decades.
This vintage is a 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs, made exclusively from Grand Cru parcels in the Côte des Blancs, and is known for its elegant, delicate, and complex style. Many consider it a "classic milestone" that beautifully showcases the potential of aged Champagne.