2014 | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut | Champagne Bodega Viña Meín - Emilio Rojo The tannins are present

The tannins are present

it’s not sappy or overbearing

Structured tannins at the end

very ripe white fruit

and the wine felt a bit reductive and needed time in the glass to open up

2014 | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut | Champagne Bodega Viña Meín - Emilio Rojo The tannins are presentApricots, hazelnuts, lemons, white flowers, sliced almonds and hints of licorice on the nose. It's creamy and layered, with soft, rounded bubbles that spread across the palate. Lovely balance of breadth, ripeness and freshness, with delicious wildflower honey and nut notes lingering. 100% grand cru chardonnay from Avize, Mesnil sur Oger, Oger, Cramant and Chouilly. Drink or hold. James Suckling