Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Dom Perignon
Label Name:
 
Rose VintageP2
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Grand & Premier Crus)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 52%, Pinot Noir 48%
Method:
 
Traditional méthode champenoise with a red-wine addition for colour; extended lees ageing (P2/plénitude 2), disgorged under cork with low dosage (≈3–4 g/L).
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10
Tasting Note:
 
Complex savory-rosé: blood orange, wild red berries, dried florals, toasted brioche, oyster shell salinity and gentle spice. Vibrant acidity with creamy texture and long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roasted duck, foie gras, smoked salmon, lobster, tuna tartare, grilled scallops, mushroom risotto; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), miso-glazed black cod, spicy Thai salads.
Vineyard Info:
 
Dom Pérignon is Moët & Chandon’s prestige cuvée; P2 denotes the second plénitude release after extended cellar ageing, overseen by the house cellar team.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Major scores: James Suckling 97 (P2), Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 96, Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94–96; Decanter/other critics ~94. P2 (Plénitude 2) disgorged mid-2016/2017 and released 2017