Cuvee Dom Perignon Vintage 1973 Brut Champagne (750ml)           Photo by Johnny

Grape proportions: 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay

Tasted in May, 2012

Thanks to Johnny for sharing this mellow oddie!

Served upon uncorking.

Orange yellow, bordering on amber. Still a few pinpoint bubbles.

Plummy mellow on the nose but not over-done, with an enchanting depth of cognac, giving way to layers of toffee, mint, chocolate and walnut fragrance.

On the palate, the plummy mellow attack is instantly framed up by cognac-like vinosity and lifted by vibrant acidity, which imprint penetrating flavors of mint chocolate and walnut from the mid palate onto the lingering aftertaste.

Mellow yet vinous and vibrant, it offers totally satisfying drinking pleasure and thought-provoking depth, although this bottle has passed its peak.

With more aeration, butterscotch notes prevail the bouquet and palate.

Half an hour or so after being opened, it reveals a malt character. So the 'cognac' is turning to 'malt whisky'...

A mellow oddie still full of life. 'Soul'. Best served after dinner, on its own or accompanied by cigar.