Taittinger, Brut Millesime Size:6x750ml An admirably pure nose offers

An admirably pure nose offers up aromas of various white-fleshed fruit

the 1999 is somewhat one-dimensional and not likely to improve considerably from here

This is aromatically similar to the Champlots but with even more floral elements in evidence

A light touch and long

This Bordeaux wine offers an earthy

Taittinger, Brut Millesime Size:6x750ml An admirably pure nose offersAll grands and premiers crus. 50% Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims and Valle de la Marne, 50% Chardonnay. Aged four years on the lees. Dosage 9 g l. Tasted blind. Broad nose with a bit more depth [than the 2009 tasted alongside]. Tense and vibrant. Lots of zing and citrus peel. Even lime flavour.