Taittinger, Comtes Champagne other_regions It s hard to know

It s hard to know where to start with the San Rocco

-- Antonio Galloni

the 2012 really shines

A much earthier mix of red and dark currant

There is enough reduction to notice though not so much as to completely dominate the floralsuffused nose

Taittinger, Comtes Champagne other_regions It s hard to knowLemon to gold ingot, bright and welcoming, an impression enhanced by a fabulous nose of sherbet, brioche, lemon posset and Mirabelle plum. All things nice. The palate is gently luxurious, its sophistication rippling with nuance rather than sheer vulgar power, yellow fruits, the gentlest hints of honey, crushed chalk and then a silky citric grip. In these rather claustrophobic times, the wine carries us along the Corniche in an open top car, vintage