Dom Perignon Champagne Vintage 1996

Smoke, toastiness, tar and ripe fruit emerge from the glass in a generous, expansive style. This is a relatively simple Dom Perignon, yet the wine possesses outstanding balance and plenty of harmony. The tasting begins with a wine that breathes and comes alive in a light, playful spiral, with touches of angelica, coconut, cinnamon, cocoa and tobacco. In the mouth, the wine reaches a state of complex fullness: earthy, smoky and pearly, underscored by the vibrant warmth of peppery spice. The sensation of intensity develops and melts into a deep, rounded heart, with a fruity, exotic maturity and a slight touch of aniseed. This sensation, almost unsettling, is even more pronounced in the finish, while the notes of spice, still present, remain discreet, with toasted and iodine flavors.