Dom Perignon - Approx. Rs 19,000

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2000 is the newest offering from the champagne house that is the oldest in the world and perhaps also the most famous. Vintage 2000 is an exceptional champagne because it spans the chasm between past and future with a mix of qualities that reflect the Pérignon signature style as well as its own unique, indefinable allure. As are all Dom creations, this one too is made from the grapes grown on the Pérignon estate. With Vintage 2000, the earliest aromas that waft into your senses are utterly different from those of any other wine’s. Further on, subtle twinges of white pepper and mild floralcy hint at gardenia – these underscore the wine’s maturity that has been a long secret process and finally a whiff of mossy peat completes the complex intricacy of the aromas.

In the mouth, the wine’s roundness is all enveloping like a rich young green fruit that makes you want to close your eyes and absorb all its tenderness while wondering what sensations it will lead to next. Expect the unexpected; flavours of licorice and dried ginger mingle startlingly with mango and pear skins that undulate adulterously towards an extremely mellow, smooth finish that resonates within your senses much after you have drained the last sip. With the unmatched blend of complexity and mystery, we excuse ourselves from the onus of suggesting any food pairings, for this is a wine that is utterly individual. And, as with all things of such strong character, one must find their own companions and mates. To put it simply, an enduring champagne for all seasons and one that can stand truly alone sans any gastronomical artistry is all we can say!