2009 Dom Perignon Rose Vintage

In comparison to the charming, pure 2008 Dom Pérignon Rosé, the 2009 Dom Pérignon Rosé possesses a ripe, dense bouquet with aromas of dark berries, licorice, dried white flowers, toast and pastry, enhanced by delicate, racy smoky hints. Full-bodied, broad and rich, it’s dense and phenolic due to the approximately 15% still red wine sourced from grapes planted in the villages of Hautvilliers, Aÿ and Bouzy, culminating in a protracted, sapid and chalky finish. Although already thoroughly enjoyable, it should age well over the next 10 years. This blend of 56% Pinot Noir and 44% Chardonnay was disgorged in March 2022 with a dosage of five grams per liter. ~ (95) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 10-19-2023

The 2009 Dom Perignon Rose marks a return to a richer style of Rose following the more ethereal 2008 Rose. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, spice and pomegranate all build in a creamy, sensual DP Rose that hits all the right spots. Over the last few years, Chef de Caves Vincent Chaperon and his team have lowered the still Pinot portion of the Rose down to about 10% from a high of 28% or so, reached around 2004 and 2005. In 2009, the Rose gains considerable textural presence from the generosity of the year. It is a superbv Champagne. I preferred it to the 2008, which was also part of this tasting ~ (98) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 3-1-2023

Peaches, fresh crushed strawberries and roses on the nose. Full-bodied and generous. Fine tannins that frame the wine beautifully and set it up for a fresh finish. Some fruit tea and cedar undertones. Enticing finish with hints of bitterness. Savory. Drink or hold. ~ (97) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 7-5-2023

Deep orange – almost the same colour as Aperol, dare I say! Richly fruity nose – almost strawberry compote – suggests a much richer palate than it turns out to be. There is really a very fine thread of acidity running through this. Thoroughly satisfying finish really soothes the throat. But, given the length of time this wine matured on lees, I'm quite surprised by the relatively light autolytic imprint. Almost more like a still burgundy than a champagne, although the finish has the liveliness one would expect of a sparkling wine, sorry, champagne! Perhaps I have to wait until the Plénitude stage to be utterly seduced by this wine! ~ (17.5) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 9-4-2023