Lot 602
LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE CRISTAL BRUT 1996 (1) WS 94 WA 95
MOËT & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE DOM PÉRIGNON 1996 (1) WA 98
Lot 602 Details
LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE CRISTAL BRUT 1996 (1)
Champagne.
WS 94 WA 95
MOËT & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE DOM PÉRIGNON 1996 (1)
Champagne.
The brilliant 1996 Dom Perignon, which has largely disappeared from the marketplace, may be the finest young example of DP I have ever tasted. Notes of crushed rocks, honeysuckle, lemon oil, orange marmalade, and white pear provide a stunning aromatic display as well as palate impression. Great acidity and huge flavor intensity backed up by vibrant acidity make this an exquisite Champagne. It should drink well for 20-25 years, possibly longer. Readers should remember that the 1971 Dom Perignon Rose is still drinking exquisitely. I recently had the 1969 and 1970 Dom Perignons (from magnum), and both were drinking brilliantly. It makes one realize just how long-lived these wines can be. December 2005 Drink: 2005-2030 WA 98