Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Dom Perignon
Label Name:
 
Rose Vintage (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Vallée de la Marne)
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
Notable scores: James Suckling 99; Wine Spectator 97; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 97; Vinous ~96; Decanter 95; Burghound 96

Tasting Note
Perfumed coral-rose: wild raspberry, red cherry, blood orange, rose petal, toasted brioche, spice and saline minerality. Full, silky palate with vibrant acidity, creamy mousse and a long, penetrating finish.

Food Pairing
Western: fine red meats, roast duck, lobster, foie gras, smoked salmon, charcuterie. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, grilled octopus, miso-glazed fish, Peking duck, Korean BBQ, spicy Thai prawns.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (Champenoise); vintage 2008 blend (≈55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay) with ~10% still Pinot Noir red wine. Malolactic fermentation undergone; aged on lees >12 years before release.

Vineyard Info
Dom Pérignon is the prestige cuvée of Moët & Chandon, sourced from top Champagne lieux-dits. Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon directs selection and blending for vintage releases.