{"product_id":"2004-taittinger-comtes-de-rose","title":"2004 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Prestige Rosé of Legendary Status — Comtes de Champagne from One of Reims' Most Celebrated Family-Owned Houses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Taittinger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaittinger is one of the last great family-owned Champagne houses — founded in 1932 and still under the stewardship of the Taittinger family today, a rarity in a region increasingly dominated by luxury conglomerates. Based in Reims, the house is renowned for its Chardonnay-driven, elegant house style — wines of finesse, precision, and exceptional longevity. Comtes de Champagne is Taittinger's crown jewel — a prestige cuvée that has defined what great Champagne can be since its first vintage in 1952. The Rosé is rarer still: produced only in exceptional years, it represents the absolute pinnacle of Taittinger's art and one of the most sought-after and collectible bottles in all of Champagne. The 2004 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest of the decade — cool, precise, and built for the long haul. Disgorged in April 2008, this bottle has had nearly two decades to develop in the cellar, and it is now drinking at the very peak of its powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2004 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is a blend of 70% Pinot Noir (including 12% still Pinot Noir vinified as red wine to give the cuvée its extraordinary depth of colour and fruit) and 30% Chardonnay — every grape sourced exclusively from Grand Cru villages, the highest classification in Champagne. In the glass, the colour is a luminous, deep salmon-pink with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is fragrant and expressive — wild strawberry, raspberry, and rose petal layered with toasted brioche, hazelnut, and a subtle chalky mineral depth that speaks to the Grand Cru terroir. On the palate, the wine builds weight and substance through the mid-palate, with an impeccable mousse, vibrant acidity, and a finish of extraordinary length and complexity. Nearly two decades of bottle development have added layers of tertiary complexity — dried rose, spice, and a savoury mineral depth — that elevate this wine to a truly exceptional level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied vintage Rosé Champagne of majestic presence, exceptional complexity, and flawless balance. The 2004 is drinking at its absolute peak right now — a rare opportunity to experience a great vintage Champagne at exactly the right moment. Serve well-chilled in a large Burgundy glass at 10–12°C to allow the complexity to fully open. A wine for a truly special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect companion to the 2004 Comtes de Rosé is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/products\/atlantic-frozen-wild-ocean-sea-scallops-sashimi-grade?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=scallop\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAtlantic Frozen Wild Ocean Sea Scallops (Sashimi Grade)\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMy Meat Man\u003c\/a\u003e — their pristine sweetness and oceanic freshness are a sublime match for the wine's wild strawberry, rose petal, and chalky Grand Cru mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt HK$2,288, the 2004 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé is exceptional value for a prestige cuvée of this rarity, provenance, and age. Grand Cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, produced only in exceptional years, disgorged in 2008, and now nearly two decades in bottle — drinking at its absolute peak. Comparable prestige rosé Champagnes from other houses command significantly higher prices. For collectors and enthusiasts seeking the ultimate vintage rosé Champagne experience, this is a rare and compelling opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to explore other exceptional rosé and prestige Champagnes from our range, consider these alternatives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/billecart-salmon-rose-nv\"\u003eBillecart-Salmon Rosé Champagne\u003c\/a\u003e — One of Champagne's most celebrated family-owned houses — a beautifully precise and elegant rosé.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruinart-r-de-ruinart-rose-nv\"\u003eRuinart Brut Rosé Champagne\u003c\/a\u003e — The world's oldest Champagne house — a refined and expressive rosé of exceptional elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1996-dom-perignon-rose\"\u003e1996 Dom Pérignon Rosé Champagne\u003c\/a\u003e — The greatest vintage Champagne Rosé ever made — 100 points, 30 years aged, and drinking at its absolute pinnacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/life_is_too_short_to_drink_bad_wine-1.jpg?v=1778312714\" alt=\"Life is too short to drink bad wine\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 400px; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44408040226885,"sku":"CSCHFR04TCR00750","price":2288.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/2004-taittinger-comtes-de-champagne-rose.png?v=1778562625","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2004-taittinger-comtes-de-rose","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}