I’m not a champagne connoisseur, but I do like the odd drop of bubbly. Last night as a treat to celebrate my birthday, my friends opened up a bottle of ‘Dom Perignon Vintage 1996 Champagne’. They are connoisseurs and they keep their collection at exactly the right temperature in a special fridge. We had been drinking some lovely chilled Rosé in the garden and when the Dom Perignon bottle was produced I have to admit that I was a little intimidated. I was quietly worried that I wouldn’t get the subtle flavours and that the bottle would be wasted on me. How wrong could I be? I have to say it was the most delicious glass of champagne I have ever tasted. I truly savoured each mouthful and loved trying to pick out the subtle notes and tones of flavour. We all agreed that this vintage was like a warm honey buttered crumpet. I read this morning that ‘Dom Perignon Vintage 1996′ is one of the best of recent times. It is the ‘Creme de la Creme’ from Moet & Chandon, and is named after the Father of Champagnes. I was also chuffed to read that the flavours picked out by Champagne lovers across the globe include honeysuckle, lemon oil, bread dough and hints of brioche. Our taste buds were working well and now that I have tasted this nectar I have been well and truly spoiled. It has opened up a flavour sensation and I’m wondering how I could ever settle for anything else! I’m already looking forward to the next bottle. Perfect with one of my wedding cakes. Oh dear….off to raid the piggy bank! Thank you O & R xx
