DOM PERIGNON, ROSE 1982 |

Dom Pérignon, Rosé 1982 Lot 6550: u. 1bn, scuffed labels, foils damaged and partially removed on top, Lot 6551: Good levels and appearance, Lot 6552: 1 mag - Slightly scuffed label, slightly broken foil revealing top of crown and cork, 1 mag - Level just below foil, excellent appearance, 1 mag - u. 2.5cm below foil, excellent appearance, slightly damaged, 1 mag - Excellent appearance, disgorged in 2004, 1 mag - u. 2cm below foil, excellent appearanceMy 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 6550:5 mags (cn) 6551:5 mags (2 owc) 6552:5 mags (4 cn, owc)Estimates are per lot