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  • Country ranking ?

    898
  • Producer ranking ?

    98
  • Decanting time

    15min
  • When to drink

    now to 2030
  • Food Pairing

    Irish oysters with a hint of ginger follow

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The Story

Dom Pérignon Rosé is a tribute to Pinot Noir. To work with Pinot Noir continually requires excellence and humility. In that regard, Dom Pérignon Rosé is a paradox to the point of contradiction as it is the perfect balance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Although it took over ten years to reach the light of day, the color of Dom Pérignon Rosé dares to express all the tension between youth and maturity, between exhibition and restraint.
Dom Pérignon Rosé keeps the Pinot Noir promise by making it sing out loud, on a clear, vibrant and fragile note.

 

At the end of the 17th Century, Dom Pierre Pérignon stated his ambition to create ‘the best wine in the world’.  On 29 September 1694, Dom Pierre Pérignon wrote that his mission was to create “the best wine in the world.” He dedicated himself to improving viticulture techniques, perfecting the art blending grapes from different crus, and introduced the gentle and fractional pressing to obtain white wine from black grapes.Ever since, the House of Dom Pérignon has perpetuated this visionary approach instilled by its founder, one that remains a hallmark of true luxury: the constant reinvention of the exceptional.

 

Under the creative leadership of cellar master Richard Geoffroy, Dom Pérignon is reinvented with every vintage. The miraculous concept of assemblage – the delicate balance between Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – and the commitment to Vintage are instrumental in the act of creation, revealing the wine's extra soul. Precise and tactile to the point of seamlessness, tense through rhythm and vibrancy, vigorous and fresh yet mature, intense and complex – such is the sensual style of Dom Pérignon: so inviting, yet so mysterious...

The core of the blend are the eight historical Grands Crus, Aÿ, Bouzy, Verzenay, Mailly, Chouilly, Cramant, Avize and Le Mesnil, plus the legendary Hautvillers Premier Cru. Dom Perignon also has the unique privilege of being able to select grapes from all 17 Grands Crus in Champagne. giving birth to Dom Perignon's highly intriguing contrast".

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Wine Information

Rosé Vintage 1998 by Richard Geoffroy, Dom Pérignon
Chef de Cave

THE HARVEST
The year was marked by two unusual and opposing occurrences: the spectacular burning of the grapes caused by record high temperatures in August followed by exceptional rainfall in the first two weeks of September. The harvest was delayed and the wait was rewarded with the miraculously fine weather that followed. The grapes were healthy and at peak maturity.

On the nose:
Initial floral and perfumed notes blossom rapidly, leading to aromas of orange peel and dried fruits which bring to mind the scent of ripe harvests and woody spices. In the mouth, the wine reveals a fullness of texture coupled with a remarkably balanced structure that is both sophisticated and clear-cut. This complex richness of aromas, radiating warmth, creates a vibrant finish underlined with the merest hint of astringency.

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Vintage 1998

This year's harvest is the largest the region has ever seen. Every corner of the appellation has managed to achieve the maximum authorized harvest yield of 10,400 kilos of grapes per hectare. Producers were also allowed to harvest an additional 2,600 kg which was allocated to the Champagne reserve, called blocking. This led to 330 million bottles of champagne being made in total. The lock-in system (which allows more production than necessary to meet demand) was the main tool for maintaining a stable price level in the 1990s.

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Tasting note

color

Medium, Pink and Healthy

ending

Medium, Smooth and Extensive

flavors

Licorice, Vanilla, Toasty, Honey, Mineral and Truffles

nose

Intense, Seductive and Refined

recommend

Yes

taste

High in Acidity, Low alcohol content, Perfectly balanced, Concentrated, Well-Integrated, Round, Fresh, Perfumed and Silky tannins

Verdict

Impressive and Excellent

Written Notes

It is possible that I have misjudged the greatness of this wine, but should it not be more spectacular if it is going to make the claim of being one of the foremost, and since it is absolutely one of the most expensive champagnes? Balanced and harmoniously stylish without anything extra of the sort that I hope will come with storage. Yes beautiful development and silky elegance.
  • 91p
Bottle in excellent condition, with normal size and filled to by the neck. Looking pink and healthy. Intense, refined and seductive on the nose. The taste is fresh, round, perfumed, fragrant, refined, high in acidity, low alcohol content, perfectly balanced, well-integrated, multi-dimensional, concentrated and silky tannins. With toasty, tropical fruits, truffles, vanilla, honey, dried-fruit, mineral and licorice flavor. Long, smooth, extensive and lingering. Excellent and impressive. Decanted 15min and drink between 2020 and 2030. Costs about 500-1k€ per bottle.
  • 97p

Initial floral and perfumed notes blossom rapidly, leading to aromas of orange peel and dried fruits which bring to mind the scent of ripe harvests and woody spices. In the mouth, the wine reveals a fullness of texture coupled with a remarkably balanced structure that is both sophisticated and clear-cut. This complex richness of aromas, radiating warmth, creates a vibrant finish underlined with the merest hint of astringency.

The wine reveals a fullness of texture coupled with a remarkably balanced structure that is both sophisticated and clear-cut. This complex richness of aromas, radiating warmth, creates a vibrant finish underlined with the merest hint of astringency.

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Information

Origin

Reims, Champagne

Vintage Quality

Above Average

Value For Money

Good

Investment potential

Below Average

Fake factory

None

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