2014 | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut | Champagne Sori San Lorenzo This is more like a

This is more like a claret

Touching 14%

The 2022 buzzes with residual tension

and a hint of white pepper

flower and flint aromas come through clearly here

2014 | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut | Champagne Sori San Lorenzo This is more like aApricots, hazelnuts, lemons, white flowers, sliced almonds and hints of licorice on the nose. It's creamy and layered, with soft, rounded bubbles that spread across the palate. Lovely balance of breadth, ripeness and freshness, with delicious wildflower honey and nut notes lingering. 100% grand cru chardonnay from Avize, Mesnil sur Oger, Oger, Cramant and Chouilly. Drink or hold. James Suckling