Dom Perignon Rose VintageP2 2000

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%
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

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

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.

Production 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).

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.