Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon Rose

Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon RoseA wine of pure and total pleasure, the 2004 Dom Prignon Ros is explosive and hedonistically rich, with tons of pure texture from the 28% still Pinot in the blend. In this tasting, the 2004 Ros is especially fine. I imagine it will reward readers lucky enough to own it with several decades of exceptional drinking. In a word, sublime. Antonio Galloni

acidity and structure are all beautifully integrated and refined

The wine is restrained

All things nice

My visit to these historic cellars earlier in the year was an eye-opening experience

all supported by firm and even borderline rustic tannins that contrast considerably with the sleek mid-palate texture

minerality and smoked plum and dark fruit

load up on one of the finest recent vintages from the estate

succulent acidity and long length

31% Cabernet Franc

the use of French oak has become more measured and the Barolos are now among the elite wines of the region in virtually every vintage

game and a pretty floral nuance

the 2008 will really start to blossom with five or six years of bottle age