Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 94 points

Based on first pressing Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, the 2006 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs opens with a precise, fresh and concentrated bouquet of ripe fruits on the nose. On the palate this is a less rich and opulent 2006, but its complexity, intensity and tension in combination with the linear freshness, purity and serious expression in the long and mineral finish, make this a top wine of the vintage.

Review date: June 2016

Wine Spectator: 94 points

A vivacious Champagne, with fine integration of the racy acidity and chalky bead, rich mineral character and creamy palate of glazed apricot, ground anise, biscuit and passion fruit flavors. Offers a firm, focused finish. Drink now through 2030. 500 cases imported.

Review date: November 2015

JamesSuckling.com: 96 points

A very fresh expression of pure chardonnay finished with Taittinger's signature toasty layer of autolysis, caramelised grilled nuts, crème brûlée and a wealth of bright and unmarred citrus fruits. The palate has a super fine thread of acidity buried under a wealth of lemon, peach and nectarine fruits it's long, even, focused and powerful. It finishes long and fine.

Review date: October 2016

Vinous: 97 points

The 2006 Comtes de Champagne is striking, especially in the way it brings together elements of ripeness and freshness in a hypothetical blend of the 2002 and 2004. Smooth and creamy on the palate, the 2006 is all about texture. There is a real feeling of density and weight in the 2006, qualities I expect to see grow with time in the bottle. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. The 2006 has been nothing short of magnificent both times I have tasted it. Comtes de Champagne remains the single best value (in relative terms) in tête de cuvée Champagne. I suggest buying a case and following it over the next 20-30 years, which is exactly what I intend to do. There is little doubt the 2006 Comtes de Champagne is a magical Champagne in the making.

Review date: July 2015