The 2012 Dom Pérignon is developing very nicely on cork, exhibiting a complex bouquet of pear, confit citrus fruits, honeycomb, buttered toast, iodine and nuts framed by a deft touch of youthful reduction. Full-bodied, rich and muscular, with a layered core of fruit and a pillowy mousse, it's a vinous, vibrant Champagne that concludes with a saline finish.
The philosophy, vision and spirit of Dom Pérignon are incarnated in his Manifesto, a document which explains the ten basic principles guiding winemaking at the House. Dom Pérignon can only be a vintage and blended. Each year, the Chef de Cave reinvents the House style with different grapes, creating a unique vintage, a perfect balance between the expression of Dom Pérignon and the expression of the vintage itself. It is made using a subtle blend of two grape varieties – Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – which are taken from the very best vineyards in Champagne. The wines owe their complexity to the slow ripening of the grapes, which conserves freshness while revealing new aromas and new textures with the passing of time. These aromas, which develop in the wines as they are protected from oxygen during the aging process, guarantee exceptional cellaring potential and a characteristic minerality which is an aromatic signature of the House.
A charming, demonstrative vintage for this cuvée, the 2010 Dom Pérignon bursts with notes of mandarin, golden orchard fruit, toasted bread, almonds and petrol. Medium to full-bodied, rabid and ample, with a fleshy core of fruit and an open-knit, giving style, it has taken on a bit of texture since I last tasted it, but it remains fundamentally forward and immediate.
Aromas of fresh brioche, green pear, waxy citrus rind, iodine and subtly autolytic top notes mingle in an inviting bouquet, introducing the 2009 Dom Pérignon. It's a medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy wine that's rich and textural, with good concentration and lively acids despite being the ripest rendition in the history of this cuvée. As I wrote earlier this year, while the wine is open and enveloping, there's also enough energy and structure here to promise good mid-term aging potential, something that becomes more apparent as the wine loses a little puppy fat.
Aromas of fresh brioche, green pear, waxy citrus rind, iodine and subtly autolytic top notes mingle in an inviting bouquet, introducing the 2009 Dom Pérignon. It's a medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy wine that's rich and textural, with good concentration and lively acids despite being the ripest rendition in the history of this cuvée. As I wrote earlier this year, while the wine is open and enveloping, there's also enough energy and structure here to promise good mid-term aging potential, something that becomes more apparent as the wine loses a little puppy fat.
Unquestionably the finest Dom Pérignon of the decade, the 2008 Dom Pérignon is drinking brilliantly today, wafting from the glass with notes of citrus oil, ripe orchard fruit, peach, buttered toast, pastry cream, iodine and smoky reduction. Full-bodied, rich and fleshy, it's vinous and layered, with a deep core of sweet fruit, racy acids and a long, saline finish. The 2008 is aging very gracefully.
Unquestionably the finest Dom Pérignon of the decade, the 2008 Dom Pérignon is drinking brilliantly today, wafting from the glass with notes of citrus oil, ripe orchard fruit, peach, buttered toast, pastry cream, iodine and smoky reduction. Full-bodied, rich and fleshy, it's vinous and layered, with a deep core of sweet fruit, racy acids and a long, saline finish. The 2008 is aging very gracefully.
Unquestionably the finest Dom Pérignon of the decade, the 2008 Dom Pérignon is drinking brilliantly today, wafting from the glass with notes of citrus oil, ripe orchard fruit, peach, buttered toast, pastry cream, iodine and smoky reduction. Full-bodied, rich and fleshy, it's vinous and layered, with a deep core of sweet fruit, racy acids and a long, saline finish. The 2008 is aging very gracefully.
Dom Pérignon - Brut
Dom Pérignon is a world-renowned champagne producer, known for their exceptional quality and taste. This particular champagne is a brut, which means it is dry and crisp, with a refreshing finish.
The history of Dom Pérignon dates back to the 17th century, when the Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon began experimenting with different grape varieties and winemaking techniques. He was instrumental in developing the méthode champenoise, which is still used today to produce champagne.
When it comes to taste, Dom Pérignon Brut is characterized by its delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, and brioche. On the palate, it is lively and fresh, with notes of green apple and lemon zest. The finish is long and complex, with hints of toasted almonds and honey.
This champagne is perfect for special occasions, such as weddings, anniversaries, or New Year's Eve celebrations. It pairs well with seafood, particularly oysters and caviar, as well as with light appetizers and desserts.
Overall, Dom Pérignon Brut is a classic champagne that embodies the elegance and sophistication of the French wine tradition. Its rich history and exceptional taste make it a must-try for any wine lover.
The 2006 Dom Pérignon comes from a very rich vintage with an early ripeness that brought a lot of aromatic maturity. The white-golden prestige cuvée contains a bit more Chardonnay than Pinot Noir and opens with a deep and seductive, pretty accessible nose with intense yet fresh fruit aromas of pineapples, with peaches and tangerines. Lively and elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied, unusually aromatic and fruity DP with a long and tension-filled expression.
Dom Pérignon - Brut
Dom Pérignon is a world-renowned champagne producer, known for their exceptional quality and taste. This particular champagne is a brut, which means it is dry and crisp, with a refreshing finish.
The history of Dom Pérignon dates back to the 17th century, when the Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon began experimenting with different grape varieties and winemaking techniques. He was instrumental in developing the méthode champenoise, which is still used today to produce champagne.
When it comes to taste, Dom Pérignon Brut is characterized by its delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, and brioche. On the palate, it is lively and fresh, with notes of green apple and lemon zest. The finish is long and complex, with hints of toasted almonds and honey.
This champagne is perfect for special occasions, such as weddings, anniversaries, or New Year's Eve celebrations. It pairs well with seafood, particularly oysters and caviar, as well as with light appetizers and desserts.
Overall, Dom Pérignon Brut is a classic champagne that embodies the elegance and sophistication of the French wine tradition. Its rich history and exceptional taste make it a must-try for any wine lover.
The 2004 Dom Pérignon is one of the more reductive, autolytic vintages of this wine to have been released in the last decade, offering up a toasty bouquet of pears, green apple, iodine, peach and smoke. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny textured and fleshy, with a sweet core of fruit, a fine mousse and a vinous profile. The 2004 is drinking well today: as I wrote earlier this year, between the rich, ripe 2002 and the powerful but racy 2008, the 2004 is an excellent but more classically proportioned example of Dom Pérignon.
The 2003 Dom Pérignon is maturing very gracefully in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of smoke, bread dough, waxy lemon rind and confit citrus. On the palate, the wine is ample, vinous and full-bodied but retains excellent definition, and it's structured around chewy dry extract from mature skins, which compensates for its comparative lack of acidity. It will be interesting to follow its evolution over the coming decade.
The 2003 Dom Pérignon is maturing very gracefully in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of smoke, bread dough, waxy lemon rind and confit citrus. On the palate, the wine is ample, vinous and full-bodied but retains excellent definition, and it's structured around chewy dry extract from mature skins, which compensates for its comparative lack of acidity. It will be interesting to follow its evolution over the coming decade.
A stronger vintage than expected, the 1998 Dom Perignon exhibits aromas and flavors of lemon oil, orange rind, and brioche in a medium-bodied, zesty, rich, moderately intense style. It is far superior to either the 1993 or 1992. Readers should remember that the 1971 Dom Perignon Rose is still drinking exquisitely. I recently had the 1969 and 1970 Dom Perignons (from magnum), and both were drinking brilliantly. It makes one realize just how long-lived these wines can be. Production is confidential, but there must be hundreds of thousands of cases of Dom Perignon since it available in most of the world’s luxury hotels and restaurants.
The brilliant 1996 Dom Perignon, which has largely disappeared from the marketplace, may be the finest young example of DP I have ever tasted. Notes of crushed rocks, honeysuckle, lemon oil, orange marmalade, and white pear provide a stunning aromatic display as well as palate impression. Great acidity and huge flavor intensity backed up by vibrant acidity make this an exquisite Champagne. It should drink well for 20-25 years, possibly longer. Readers should remember that the 1971 Dom Perignon Rose is still drinking exquisitely. I recently had the 1969 and 1970 Dom Perignons (from magnum), and both were drinking brilliantly. It makes one realize just how long-lived these wines can be. Production is confidential, but there must be hundreds of thousands of cases of Dom Perignon since it available in most of the world’s luxury hotels and restaurants.
The profoundly rich 1990 Dom Perignon is a creamy-textured, full styled offering that loses none of its elegance in spite of its flavor authority. It will improve for 5-10 years, and appears capable of surpassing the fabulous 1985 and 1982. It seems obvious that the quality of the 1990 Champagne vintage is going to be remarkable, and the world-wide demand will be unprecedented. The message - buy them now!
Dom Pérignon - Brut
Dom Pérignon is a world-renowned champagne producer, known for their exceptional quality and taste. This particular champagne is a brut, which means it is dry and crisp, with a refreshing finish.
The history of Dom Pérignon dates back to the 17th century, when the Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon began experimenting with different grape varieties and winemaking techniques. He was instrumental in developing the méthode champenoise, which is still used today to produce champagne.
When it comes to taste, Dom Pérignon Brut is characterized by its delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, and brioche. On the palate, it is lively and fresh, with notes of green apple and lemon zest. The finish is long and complex, with hints of toasted almonds and honey.
This champagne is perfect for special occasions, such as weddings, anniversaries, or New Year's Eve celebrations. It pairs well with seafood, particularly oysters and caviar, as well as with light appetizers and desserts.
Overall, Dom Pérignon Brut is a classic champagne that embodies the elegance and sophistication of the French wine tradition. Its rich history and exceptional taste make it a must-try for any wine lover.
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