{"product_id":"taittinger-comtes-de-champagne-2013","title":"Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2013 Brut Vintage Champagne — Prestige Cuvée, 100% Chardonnay","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Chalk White: #f5f5f5 | Brioche Gold: #d4af37 | Taittinger Crimson: #8b0000 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #8b0000; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the 9-10 year transformation in chalk cellars *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2b2b2b 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #f5f5f5; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #8b0000; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d4af37; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE ARISTOCRATIC STANDARD --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eTaittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2013\u003c\/span\u003e is a chiseled pillar of the prestige cuvée category, representing the Chardonnay-only flagship of the Taittinger family. Named after the medieval Counts of Champagne, this 100% Chardonnay expression honors the heritage of Thibault IV, who is credited with introducing the variety to the region. It remains a structural reference point for Côte des Blancs terroir, defined by its extreme aging window and Grand Cru sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE CÔTE DES BLANCS DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 2013 vintage is characterized by the structural elegance of a late harvest, refined through Taittinger’s rigorous cellar program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru Sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composed exclusively from the Côte des Blancs villages of Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Oger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Lees Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured for 9–10 years in underground chalk cellars prior to disgorgement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5% of the blend undergoes fermentation in older Burgundy oak barrels to provide textural depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity of Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs) expression chiseled for maximum aromatic complexity and minerality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus zest, white flower, and chalk mineral. Developing layers of toasted brioche, hazelnut, pastry, and honey emerge alongside soft baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied textural refinement. A front of citrus and white fruit transitions into a mid-palate of hazelnut cream, refined acidity, and developed pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimely long. A signature closing of lingering chalk mineral and developed brioche characteristic of Côte des Blancs Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#d4af37;\"\u003eStrategic Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eComtes de Champagne serves as one of the founding prestige cuvées, sitting alongside Dom Pérignon, Cristal, and Salon. It distinguishes itself by delivering comparable structural complexity at a typically more accessible investment tier than its direct peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the Côte des Blancs Grand Cru legacy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampagne Taittinger (Reims, France)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrestige Cuvée Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Grand Cru Chardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–10 Years on Lees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024 – 2045+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Comtes de Champagne 2013 is a high-conviction target for vertical collectors, arriving with a consistent critical reception in the 96–98 point range. Bottles offered here are stored at proper cellar temperatures with intact original packaging. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability for any world-class cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and allow the \"Chalk Mineral\" character to bloom, serve at \u003cstrong\u003e47–50°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Burgundy glass or wide Champagne tulip. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003ecaviar, oysters, lobster, sushi, or white truffle preparations\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its structural complexity rewards slow consumption and extended cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2013\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Taittinger_Comtes_2013.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"One of the founding prestige cuvée Champagnes. 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