1996 Dom Perignon, Rose 6x75cl

JancisRobinson.com 17

From magnum.Burnished colour, copper hue. Drying on the palate and lacking some charm. Very savoury, taut, rather lacking fruit and not a lot of fun. One of those 1996s where the fruit has lessened while the acid hasn t softened. Not likely to improve much. (AWH)
 [01/10/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2005-2028

Antonio Galloni 93

Another example of this era, the 1996 Dom Perignon Rose offers plenty of energy and tension, both signatures of the vintage. At the same time, though, the fruit never fills out, which tilts the balance to acidity and austerity. Frankly, I liked the 1996 more when it was younger. Today, the fruit has either begun to drop out or is simply less expressive. I look forward to checking in on the 1996 soon to see if this may have been a less than perfect example. Disgorged 2004. [Antonio Galloni, 05/01/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2022

Wine Advocate 96

In a strange way, this rose has a similar personality to the Dom Perignon 1969 tasted in tandem. Its aromatics are hewn from rock " Alpine fresh flecked with Morello and wilted rose petals. The palate is crisp and tense with superb acidity, understated at first but building towards a refined finish of rosewater and blackcurrant leaf. This is just a beautiful champagne that shimmers with tension and refinement, one almost too delectable to cellar. Tasted November 2012. [Neal Martin, 01/11/2012]

Vinous 95

Bright, amber-tinged pink with pinpoint bubbles. Deep, smoky and complex, with a kaleidoscopic bouquet incorporating wild strawberry, peach, apricot, chestnut honey and cured meat. A firm, strikingly concentrated midweight with powerful flavors of orange peel, raspberry, redcurrant, baking spice and smoked meat and gentle supporting acidity. Smoky, sweet and long on the back, with a slowly building impression of acidity that suggests this will be a long ager. As usual, a stunning Champagne. Also tasted: NV White Star, 1999 Millesime Rose Brut*. [Josh Raynolds, 11/01/2006]