sweet almond

Depending on one’s point of view

with an elegantly textural attack and a creamy core of fruit that's underpinned by a bright but nicely integrated spine of acidity

Its inky black color is followed by classic notes of smoked meats

Terrific and worth a special search to find though be aware that this youthfully austere effort will required extended cellaring

Taittinger, Comtes Champagne Vintage:2007 sweet almondLemon 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