DOM PERIGNON, ROSE 1982 |

Dom Pérignon, Rosé 1982 Lot 6545: Slightly scuffed labels and capsules, Lot 6546: 10 slightly scuffed labels, 1 scuffed label, 1 heavily scuffed and damaged label, 4 slightly corroded foils, Lot 6547: Labels 2 scuffed and 10 slightly scuffed, capsules very slightly worn, 2 slightly damagedMy husband immediately gained an extension on our 35-year old marriage when he produced this for supper after the opera on Valentine's night 2012. Made by the Chef de Cave of the time, Dominique Foulon, from 60% Chardonnay, 40% grand cru Pinot Noir, partly vinified as a red wine. The colour is dark orange pink, the nose quite meaty and 'animally' - one would have thought it was higher in Pinot Noir. It is so ripe it is almost 'sweet', fruity and full-bodied, demanding food to set off its complexity - we had it with little lamb cutlets, cooked pink. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 95 6545:12 bts (cn) 6546:12 bts (cn) 6547:12 bts (cn)Estimates are per lot