Dom Pérignon Rosé 1996 is a notable prestige, vintage Champagne produced by Moët et Chandon. In magnum format, the 1996 presents a complex and captivating Champagne that has evolved beautifully with age. It displays a coppery or salmon-pink hue with fine, persistent bubbles. On the nose, it offers a rich and intricate bouquet of dried fruits, wild strawberries, raspberries and hints of toasted bread, rosehips, peonies and subtle smoky accents. As it opens up, it offers notes of nectarine, peach, saffron, almond and cured meat.
Another example of this era, the 1996 Dom Pérignon Rosé offers plenty of energy and tension, both signatures of the vintage. At the same time, though, the fruit never fills out, which tilts the balance to acidity and austerity. Frankly, I liked the 1996 more when it was younger. Today, the fruit has either begun to drop out or is simply less expressive. I look forward to checking in on the 1996 soon to see if this may have been a less than perfect example. Disgorged 2004.Antonio Galloni1st May 2015
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The Past, Present and Future of Champagne
The first release of this now famous prestige cuvée was the 1921 vintage, launched in 1936. Dom Pérignon produces only vintage Champagnes, both blanc and rosé, and offer a number of late release bottlings under their Oenothèque and Plénitude labels. The wine is named after the legendary Benedictine monk, Father Pierre Pérignon, who in 1668 arrived at the Abbey of Hautvillers, north of Épernay and began experiments that would eventually lead to the creation and bottling of sparkling wine as we know it today.
The Maison produces elegantly balanced, harmonious and extraordinarily age-worthy Champagnes that are appreciated the world over. Young vintages offer a citrus-forward, brioche-like profile while mature bottlings present notes of toasted hazelnut, honey and orange oil. A true classic in the category and a wine that remains eternally popular with connoisseurs.
