Description
On the nose, the immediate impression is of the mildness of the pure, airy, bright bouquet. A floral, fruity pastel tone then unfolds and quickly darkens into candied fruit, ripe hay and toasted notes, along with hints of licorice.
In the mouth, the wine’s opulence – contained and succulent, round at heart – reveals itself in the mouth”. The envelope slides and stretches, and the wine becomes more complex and edgy, silkier than it is creamy. “The whole eventually melts into an exquisite bitterness tinged with the briny taste of the sea”.
Grape Varieties: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir
Dosage: 5 g/L
The 2006 Dom Pérignon is a beautifully balanced, harmonious Dom Pérignon that strikes an incredibly appealing stylistic middle ground. Rich, voluptuous and creamy, the 2006 shows off fabulous intensity in a style that brings together the ripeness of 2002 with the greater sense of verve and overall freshness that is such a signature of the 2004. Bass notes and a feeling of phenolic grip on the finish recall the 2003, as the Pinot Noir is particularly expressive today. After an irregular summer that saw elevated temperatures in July followed by cooler, damp conditions in August, more favourable weather returned in September, pushing maturation ahead and leading to a long, protracted harvest. The 2006 falls into the family of riper, more voluptuous Dom Pérignons, but without veering into the level of opulence seen in vintages such as 2002.
— Antonio Galloni
97/100 (October 2015)
The 2006 Vintage from Dom Perignon is absolutely breath taking and having the privilege of receiving one of the first bottles sent to Spain I had been lucky enough to taste several bottles since and enjoy the amazing development of this classic that is destine to age well and no doubt become of the best. Perfectly balance, perfect bubbles, creamy, delicious taste of citrus, mango, apple, with such similarities to the famous 02 Vintage.
I have tried many different food pairings but my favourite is Joselito Reserva Jamon de Bellota and Mature Spanish Manchego Cheese. Another wonderful with caviar or Tuna/Salmon Sashimi. And for dessert dark chocolate tart or apple cake is perfect.
— Alex_Champagne
98+/100 (October 2016)
