Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2012 is a masterpiece of precision and elegance, crafted entirely from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from five Grand Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.

Despite a challenging growing season marked by frost, hail, and a cool spring, the dry, sunny months of August and September led to a beautifully ripe and balanced harvest. A small portion of the wine (5%) is aged in new oak barrels for a few months, adding depth and subtle toasted notes, while the rest undergoes a decade of maturation on the lees in Taittinger's historic 13th-century chalk cellars, developing richness, finesse, and complexity.

The nose is layered with aromas of candied citrus, Williams pear, apricot, and delicate pastry notes reminiscent of lemon meringue, nougat, and roasted almonds. On the palate, it is fresh and vibrant with a perfect balance between tension and generosity, finishing long and gracefully.