Dom Perignon Oenotheque Rose 1990

Dom Perignon Oenotheque Rose 1990

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  • Robert Parker rating 97
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Dom Perignon Oenotheque Rose 1990
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75 cl

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Introducing the Dom Pérignon Oenothèque Rosé 1990, a significant release in the esteemed DP Oenothèque programme, marking the first of its kind from the renowned Champagne house. This vintage wine reflects a meticulous craftsmanship overseen by Chef de Caves Richard Geoffroy. The blend comprises 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, with 20% of the latter being still Pinot. Notably, this bottle underwent a decade`s longer maturation on its lees than the initial release, enhancing its complexity. Disgorged in 2007, it showcases layers of dried fruits, earthy notes and a subtle mingling of spices, offering an intriguing exploration of aged rosé Champagne.
97 Robert Parker
The 1990 is the first Dom Perignon Rose to be released as part of the OEenotheque program and is also the year Richard Geoffroy was appointed to his post as Chef de Caves. This is a hypnotic, mesmerizing wine that is unlike any Champagne I have ever tasted. A burnished, deep orange, the wine emerges from the glass with delicate layers of truffles, mushrooms, tea and autumn leaves that recall a great, mature Grand Cru red Burgundy. Candied orange peel, dried roses, spices, apricot jam and white pepper are some of the notes that develop with air. Despite its vivid, textured personality the wine hovers on the palate in a weightless, ethereal style. Geoffroy served the 1990 Rose OEenotheque in the new Riedel Burgundy glass, which worked beautifully, although this drinking experience may not be for everybody. With air, the 1990 Rose OEenotheque naturally loses much of its effervescence and turns more wine-like. Though undeniably beautiful, this is a highly quirky wine that should only be purchased by readers familiar with aged rose Champagne or those with an open mind, because it will challenge many preconceptions of what Champagne is and can be. At an estimated $900 a bottle, it won’t come cheaply, either. That said, it is marvelous and totally compelling. The 1990 Rose OEenotheque is 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, of which 20% is still Pinot. Geoffroy has plans to release a number of older roses, including the very rare 1966 sometime next year. The 1990 Rose OEenotheque is already rather forward, and I am not sure how it will age from here. I also have a personal preference for drinking roses a touch on the younger side, which readers should take into consideration when looking at my drinking window. The 1990 Rose OEenotheque spent ten years longer on its lees than the original release and received lower dosage. This bottle was disgorged in 2007. Anticipated maturity. 2010-2015. - Antonio Galloni
97 Vinous
A beguiling, mysterious Champagne, the 1990 Dom Pérignon Œnothèque Rosé (magnum) is totally exotic, as it always is. Orange peel, crushed rocks, dried rose petals, white pepper and cranberry lift from the glass. In bottle, the 1990 can be a bit fleeting, but in magnum it shows much more depth and power, with veins of saline-infused minerality that give the wine much of its vibrant, sizzling energy. Tonight, the 1990 Œnothèque Rosé is simply stunning. Disgorged 2000.Antonio Galloni1st May 2015

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