Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose 2012 (750ML)

96 Points, Kristaps Karklins, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Disgorged in February 2025 with a dosage of nine grams per liter, the 2012 Comtes de Champagne Rosé opens with a flamboyant, perfumed bouquet of crushed raspberry, blood orange and cherry, mingling with sweet red plum and hints of timut pepper. The full-bodied palate is layered, broad and textural, its generous core of fruit sustained by ripe yet racy acidity and a pillowy mousse that lends liveliness, before the wine culminates in a long, enveloping finish with a touch of phenolic bitterness. Composed of 60% Pinot Noir—including 16% still red wine from Bouzy—and 40% Chardonnay, it can already be enjoyed with satisfaction, though one should reasonably anticipate that it will accrue additional complexity after a few more years under cork." 12/25

96 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: "Pouring a deep pink hue, the 2012 Champagne Blanc De Blancs Comtes de Champagne Rose opens on the nose with very pretty wild raspberries, spices, and classic incense. It's fruity but weightless, medium to full-bodied, and floats on the palate with mouthwatering acidity and candied grapefruit. Drink 2026-2055." 12/25

98 Points, Antonio Galloni, Antonio Galloni: "The 2012 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is magnificent. Rich and explosive in the glass, the 2012 Comtes Rosé dazzles from start to finish. I like it even more today than I liked it last year! A rush of red cherry fruit, kirsch, blood orange, cinnamon and rose petal soars out of the glass. Vertical structure and tons of energy are the signatures. I would be thrilled to own this." 04/25

99 Points, Claire Nesbitt, JamesSuckling.com: "This is a structured, focused yet delicate rosé Comtes. Almost rust-colored, with tons of grapefruit, crushed stones, blackcurrants and wild raspberries, alongside oyster shells and chalk. Very precise and fine, with seamless bubbles and a fresh, very long finish. 60% pinot noir (from Mailly, Verzenay and Ambonnay) and 40% chardonnay (Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger), of which 16% red wine from Bouzy, all grand cru. Drink or hold." 07/24