"The wine is surprising, less powerful than expected. That is, this power is also displaying lightness. It is strikingly intense, precise. Also delicate, dense and silky. Everything seems to be integrated within it, like reconciliated, a mastery of opposites. The obvious coherence of its flesh fills the mouth with an impression of suspended, spherical presence, which is deploying and amplifying: it relaunches itself within the duration of the tasting, stretching out the movement of the wine. Its personality leaves a feeling of poise and self-confidence. It has a refined and distinguished aesthetic, which unfurls in an elegant and majestuous manner." —winemaker
Antonio Galloni
Vinous: 96, James Suckling: 99
Antonio Galloni
Vinous: 96, James Suckling: 99
"The wine is surprising, less powerful than expected. That is, this power is also displaying lightness. It is strikingly intense, precise. Also delicate, dense and silky. Everything seems to be integrated within it, like reconciliated, a mastery of opposites. The obvious coherence of its flesh fills the mouth with an impression of suspended, spherical presence, which is deploying and amplifying: it relaunches itself within the duration of the tasting, stretching out the movement of the wine. Its personality leaves a feeling of poise and self-confidence. It has a refined and distinguished aesthetic, which unfurls in an elegant and majestuous manner." —winemaker
Price: $599.99
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"Aromas and flavors of complex potpourri as well as sliced strawberries, iron and terra-cotta. Some beeswax, stems and flower petals as well. It's medium-bodied and transparent, refined phenolics giving it length and finesse. Polished and delicate finish. You can feel the superb quality of the pinot noir (56%) with 44% chardonnay. Drink now." —James Suckling
"The 2010 Dom Pérignon Rosé is airy, tense and wonderfully crystalline, as it has always been. Chalk, white pepper, slate and finely chiseled fruit are the signatures. The 2010 is a svelte, nervy Dom Pérignon Rosé, a Champagne that impresses more with persistence and focus than with obvious size or weight." —Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"A well-cut rosé Champagne, with a crisp, lacy feel to the mousse, which carries flavors of dried raspberry, blood orange peel and toasted raisin bread, plus hints of saffron, crystallized honey and fleur de sel. Long and mouthwatering, with a push of chalky minerality on the finish. Drink now through 2040." —Wine Spectator
