Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Dom Perignon
Label Name:
 
Rose Vintage (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 96; Robert Parker (WA) 95; James Suckling 95. (Critics praise its concentration, structure and aging potential)

Tasting Note
Aromas of red berries, candied orange, toasted brioche, cocoa and spice. Creamy, full-bodied palate with roasted fig, apricot, saline minerality and fine mousse; long, chalky, spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, smoked salmon, roast duck, prosciutto, mushroom or truffle risotto. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, Peking duck, mildly spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (Champenoise); vintage rosé blended from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with ~20% still red wine; aged ~11–12 years on lees before disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
Dom Pérignon is the prestige vintage cuvée of Moët & Chandon, produced only in exceptional years from top Champagne crus; known for extended cellar ageing and luxury releases.