# Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 (2009)

- **Producer:** Dom Pérignon
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €400
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, rose, strawberry, apricot, raspberry, red cherry, peach, pastry, brioche, biscuit, butter, dried fruit, prune, nut, almond, caramel, raisin

## About this wine

The Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 is a testament to the house's commitment to vintage-specific Champagnes, crafted only in exceptional years. The 2009 growing season was characterized by warm, sunny conditions, resulting in grapes of significant maturity and richness. This vintage is noted for its intimate and caressing fruit expression. Dom Pérignon, part of Moët & Chandon under LVMH, adheres to a philosophy of radical exploration and meticulous craftsmanship. The wine is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with the inclusion of still red wine contributing to its structure and color. It undergoes extensive aging on lees, developing complexity over many years.

## Interesting facts

- The 2009 Rosé spent nearly 12 years aging on lees.
- It includes a portion of still red wine to achieve its color and structure.
- This vintage contrasts with the more ethereal 2008, offering a sensual profile.
- The wine was disgorged in early 2022.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and rich fruit character can stand up to richer dishes. Its fine acidity cuts through the richness of fats and proteins, while its complexity complements nuanced flavors. The subtle phenolic notes from the red wine component can harmonize with proteins and charcuterie.

## Wine making process

The Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 is produced from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. A significant portion of the wine includes still red wine, predominantly Pinot Noir, sourced from Grand Cru vineyards, which contributes to the rosé's color and structure. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. It is then aged on its lees for an extended period, nearly 12 to 13 years, before disgorgement. The dosage is carefully controlled at 5 g/l, resulting in a dry profile. The winemaking process emphasizes the selection of grapes from a specific vintage and meticulous blending to achieve the desired complexity and character.