Henri Giraud PR 18-90 NV vs Taittinger Comtes Blanc de Blanc 2013
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Henri Giraud PR 18-90 NV currently starts £24.49 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £144.00 | £168.49 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Champagne Henri Giraud | Taittinger |
| Style | Sparkling | Sparkling |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | Chardonnay |
| Region | — | Champagne |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Henri Giraud PR 18-90 NV
Henri Giraud's PR 18‑90 is built around Pinot Noir grown on the village’s historic chalk slopes. The cuvée name refers to the reserve wine system used by the house, incorporating a perpetual reserve that began in 1990 and was refreshed with wines from the 2018 harvest. Henri Giraud spare no expense in their pursuit of perfection. No stone is left unturned in the winemaking process to achieve their goal, from the surgical efforts in the vineyard through to the extraordinary lengths they go to in the winery. In fact, for those barrels, they go so far as to even select individual trees for the staves. Just like vines, or indeed any other crop, the terroir impacts all aspects of the plant, or tree, in question – subtle changes in grain structure which influence flavour.
Taittinger Comtes Blanc de Blanc 2013
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is a prestigious vintage Champagne crafted exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from Grand Cru vineyards. With its beautiful golden shimmer, fine delicate mousse and exceptional complexity, this wine represents the pinnacle of Blanc de Blancs Champagne, combining elegance, power and remarkable ageing potential. Why You'll Love It This is Blanc de Blancs Champagne at its finest—elegant, complex, and beautifully refined. Comtes de Champagne is Taittinger's prestige cuvée, produced only in exceptional vintages from the finest Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards. The result is a Champagne of extraordinary depth and finesse, showcasing the purity and mineral character of Chardonnay with exceptional ageing potential. This is a wine for special occasions and fine dining. Vineyard & Production Sourced exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards carefully managed under the eye of Christelle Rinvelle, Champagne Taittinger's highly regarded vineyard manager. The vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions with a difficult spring, but excellent summer sunshine and careful harvest timing produced grapes of exceptional quality and concentration. This careful vineyard management and unique vintage conditions contribute to the wine's exceptional quality and character. Tasting Notes This elegant Champagne displays a beautiful golden shimmer with colours of straw yellow and reflections of gold, accompanied by a fine, delicate mousse that is creamy and captivating. The nose is mature, voluptuous and yet fresh and bright, exhaling delicious notes of gingerbread, liquorice and meringue with delicate white fruit, mandarin peel and a subtle touch of almond pastry. The palate shows great mineral power, dense and rich with the Chardonnay flexing its iodine character. The finish is long, refined and complex. Perfect Pairings The ultimate aperitif for special occasions. A hedonistic match with fine caviar, oysters, lobster, sca
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