The exquisite 1996 vintage is considered the pinnacle of this exclusive champagne that sells for $49,000 a bottle.
The year 1996 brought many contrasts to France— especially on the outskirts of Paris where their cellars are located— when the summer humidity failed to offset the previous drought. However, periods of high temperatures before harvest made possible an exceptional ripening of the fruit, giving it a delicate balance of power and acidity.
Jancis Robinson, the renowned wine expert and journalist, adviser to the cellar of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, defined the Dom Perignon Rose Gold as a stunning champagne.
Only white silk gloves
Each bottle of this coveted elixir is an excellent piece of art—beautiful in itself, treasured and highly collectible. The champagne comes in an extremely sensitive metal bottle plated with rose gold that requires that sommeliers use white silk gloves to open or pour the contents.
The “House” Of Champagne
Dom Perignon Rose is produced by the French winery Moët et Chandon in Épernay, near Paris. There, in a region of rolling hills, limestone terroir and vineyards that expand towards the horizon, almost four centuries ago, Dom Pierre Perignon set out to make the best wine in the world. Perhaps that wish and the work of many years is reflected in the delicate synchronicity of amber, copper, orange and gold tones of the Dom Perignon Rosé Gold. ■
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How much is Dom Perignon Rose?
A. Dom Perignon Rose Champagne ranges anywhere between $75.00 to $329.99