Moet & Chandon Champagne Cuvee Dom Perignon Rose 1996 1996 750ml

The 1996 Dom Perignon Rose has lost some of its freshness and also developed a more candied profile since I last tasted it about six months ago Geoffroy describes 1996 as a challenging vintage, especially for the Pinot, which suffered somewhat from the heat and has sometimes shown blowsy characteristics The 1996 remains a generous, layered version of this wine The best bottles are drinking beautifully today and have the structure to continue to drink well for at least another decade In general though, my preference has been to drink Dom Perignon Rose relatively early (within 15 years or so of the vintage) as my experiences with older wines has been decidedly mixed Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019 Other SPARKLING WINE IMP

The 1996 vintage has all the inimitable traits of Dom Perignon Rose It has the lightheartedness, vivacity and vibrancy of the Pinot Noir grape while still maintaining the balance between the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that is unique to the Dom Perignon style This play of contrasts reaches such a degree of density and sophistication that it achieves a sublime harmony Color: Coppery pink with light orange highlights On the nose: The aroma of malt rapidly leads into that of well-ripened fruit, nectarine and wild strawberries, complemented by smoky, peaty accents On the palate: In a paradox that typifies the vintage, concentration and movement vie ach other with an affirmation of boldness and authority The tastes progress with strength-tense, radiant and sharp The finish is firm, underscored with a slightly vanilla-spicy note Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported