In Bond Fine Wine. 2010 Dom Perignon, Champagne, France. Rosé champagne rosé in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2025–2035. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Essi Avellan (EA) — 96/100
Eleven percent of Pinot Noir red wine lends the cuvée its refined, gently peach tinged hue, slightly paler than usual. The nose captivates with its understated elegance, offering a delicate interplay of spicy, woody nuances and expressive, crunchy red-cherry fruit. With air, notes of ripe pineapple emerge, bringing a subtle sweetness and charm. On the palate, the wine surprises with its poise and…
James Suckling (JS) — 99/100 · JamesSuckling.com
Aromas and flavors of complex potpourri as well as sliced strawberries, iron and terra-cotta. Some beeswax, stems and flower petals as well. It’s medium-bodied and transparent, refined phenolics giving it length and finesse. Polished and delicate finish. You can feel the superb quality of the Pinot Noir (56%) with 44% Chardonnay.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 19/20 · JancisRobinson.com
Stunning. So rich and complex on the nose! With almonds, burgundy flavours and strong Pinot Noir character on the nose. Really exciting! No shortage of structure. It seems so rich that it kids you there is some sweetness but the dosage was less than 5 g/l. Food wine. Should be great with tonight's langoustines! Long and savoury on the end. If grand cru rosé burgundy existed, this is what it would…