Dom Pérignon Rosé

Dom Pérignon Rosé gets its distinctive pink hue from a meticulous process involving Pinot Noir grapes. The winemakers allow the clear juice of the dark Pinot Noir grapes to rest on the grape skins for a short period, extracting color and flavor. Alternatively, they may add a small percentage of still, red wine from their best Pinot Noir vineyards to the blend before the secondary fermentation.

The prestige cuvée is named after Dom Pierre Pérignon, a 17th-century Benedictine monk. He served as the cellar master at the Abbey of Hautvillers, located in the Champagne region of France. While popular legend falsely credits him with inventing sparkling wine, he actually pioneered early blending techniques and the use of cork stoppers that shaped modern Champagne.

By French law, vintage Champagne must be aged for at least three years on its lees, but Dom Pérignon vastly exceeds this requirement. The Rosé vintage is typically aged in the cellars for around 7 to 10 years before it is deemed ready for release. This extensive aging process is crucial for developing the wine's signature creamy texture and complex, toasty aromas.

Dom Pérignon Rosé is celebrated for its incredibly complex and structured profile, largely driven by its high Pinot Noir content. Drinkers can expect vibrant notes of ripe strawberries, blood orange, and dried figs. As the wine ages, it develops beautiful secondary flavors of cocoa, smoky toast, and rich brioche.