Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque

09 of Feb 2010 filed under Looking Forward

I am incredibly happy to announce the launch of the very first Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque—a wine magnifying the unparalleled aging potential and complexity of Dom Pérignon Rosé.

I often think of Dom Pérignon Rosé as a paradox to the point of contradiction, and the 1990 Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque seems to be the epitome of this personality trait: rosé yet amber in color; a glorious and intriguing expression of Pinot Noir beyond the commitment to the perfect blend; “as languorous and silky as a guitar solo by Carlos Santana”*; its voluptuousness expressing itself through layers of spices and exotic fruits.

The already legendary 1990 vintage appeared like the perfect candidate for this first release. In fact, many enthusiasts have been asking me along the years when this re-release would take place, but as always the wine itself dictated the pace… I am fully confident that the 1990 Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque is now ready in all its singularity. The exact same blend as 1990 Dom Pérignon Rosé, the Œnothèque has spent ten more years on its lees (disgorgement 2007). I have patiently waited for this wine to slowly develop its defining mouthfeel and complexity. This momentous event for Dom Pérignon has been a long time in the making: I feel elated to bring this wine to the light and share it with you at last!

* to quote a famous wine critic on the first release

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  1. I don’t like to overdo the tasting, but Dom Pérignon Œneoteque 1990 is a true masterpiece: incredibly rich on the nose, incredibly intense to the palate, and yet very discreet, elegant, natural. “Une plenitude qui s’exprime dans la discrétion”, using the words of a fine French producer (from another great region: Burgundy…)

    Fabio Rizzari

     

  2. can’t wait to taste the ‘90 Rosé Richard – when are you next here in Australia?

    Nick Stock

     

  3. Hi Nick, unfortunately I haven’t planned to come to Australia this year, but this should be possible early next year. As you know I’m really looking forward to meeting all my friends from down under!

    Richard Geoffroy

     

  4. Richard,

    Looking forward to 1990 Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque coming to North America this week!

    Liz Palmer

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    Liz Palmer

     

  5. Hello Richard,

    I am very curious to this new Rosé. I can’t wait to buy one and taste it. Even as the 2000 Rosé.

    Greetings from Holland

    Tim de Groot

     

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  1. J'en suis ! RT @versac Bon, il va falloir le goûter, maintenant, ce Dom Perginon rosé oenothèque 1990… http://bit.ly/bU5pRe

    Samuel Dixneuf

     

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  3. [...] Dom Pérignon to join this “Treasure Direct from the Cellars” auction. As you know the 1990 Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque in bottles is already available commercially—however for the release of older vintages and larger formats [...]

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