1993 Dom Perignon Oenotheque Rose
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One of the many surprises in this tasting, the 1993 Dom Pérignon Œnothèque Rosé is truly spectacular. Explosive, voluptuous and also quite tannic on the palate, the 1993 boasts superb density to match its powerful personality. Readers lucky enough to own the 1993 are in for a real treat. Unlike the 1995 or 1996 – both far more celebrated vintages – the 1993 has the balance to continue to improve in bottle. What a gorgeous wine this is. Disgorged 2011.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 1993 Dom Pérignon Rosé Oenothèque is incredibly tight for a wine of its age. I can't believe I am about to suggest further cellaring for a 20 year-old Champagne, but it seems like the 1993 isn't ready to show all of its cards just yet. With time in the glass, the aromatics begin to emerge, suggesting a wine of notable complexity, but ultimately the 1993 is a Champagne built on an impressive core of structure. Hints of orange peel, tea leaves and dried flowers linger on the beguiling finish. Ideally, the 1993 is best left alone for another year or two to allow the wine to recover from its disgorgement two years ago. If opened today, the 1993 needs quite a bit of air. Incidentally, I have also had the 1982 from magnum three times over the last year, and that wine is pure magic. (Magnum)
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Dom Pérignon is one of the most highly regarded and well-known Champagnes in the world. The first and original prestige cuvée Champagne, it is today owned by LVMH.