1973 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Rose Brut 750ml

Reviews: 95 points Vinous, "The 1973 Comtes de Champagne Rose comes alive in the glass with breathtaking richness. In 1973 the Rose was 100% Pinot, mostly from the Grand Cru villages of Bouzy, Ambonnay and Mailly. Most of the wine was essentially a blanc de noirs, i.e. Pinot vinified without skin contact, with the addition of 20% still Pinot from Bouzy. The Pinot comes through loud and clear in the gravitas of the dark fruit, autumn leaves and cedar, all while retaining a surprising level of freshness that keeps things in balance. Despite the warm vintage and relatively low acidities of the component wines, the 1973 Rose has aged spectacularly well. Simply put, this is a stupendous bottle. (AG)"