1982 Dom Perignon Oenotheque Rose

Easily the best of the 1980s Rosés, the 1982 Dom Pérignon Œnothèque Rosé (magnum) is utterly spellbinding. Although the 1982 is 60% Chardonnay, the Pinot is often quite expressive, as it is on this night. Ethereal, silky and refined on the palate, the 1982 is sublime. I once owned four magnums of the 1982 Œno Rosé. Sadly, those bottles are now gone. The memories, though, will last a lifetime. I would prefer to finish any remaining magnums over the next five years, as anything beyond that is really pushing it. Still, the 1982 remains one of the most spellbinding, moving Champagnes I have ever had the privilege of tasting. I can only hope another opportunity to drink this magical elixir will present itself in the future. Magnums of the 1982 Œno Rosé are now priced in the stratosphere. For readers with the resources, though, the 1982 is just about as good as it gets. Disgorged 2004.