Taittinger, Comtes Champagne other_regions Monvigliero is fifth most identified

Monvigliero is fifth most identified vineyard designate in Barolo after Cannubi

but all the elements are nicely balanced

-- Antonio Galloni

A much earthier mix of red and dark currant

the 2012 really shines

Taittinger, Comtes Champagne other_regions Monvigliero is fifth most identifiedLemon 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