2008 Dom Perignon Champagne Brut OC

France / Champagne / Epernay
 
2008 Dom Pérignon in the winery's original gift box (OC) - 100/100. The opening bouquet is complex and luminous, a mingling of white flowers, citrus and stone fruit. The overall effect is enhanced by the freshness of aniseed and crushed mint. The final aromas offered by the wine are starting to show spicy, woody and roasted notes.
After a long period of reluctance, the wine is finally opening up. There is complete balance between the nose and the palate. Its slender, minimalist, pure, toned, athletic character is now also expressed with warmth. The fruit is pronounced and clear. The vintage's characteristic acidity is remarkably well integrated. Dom Pérignon likes playful experiences: culinary art, textures, and matters.
 
The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve tasting note 98/100: "Clearly, this is in contention as one of the best vintages of DP ever produced. The power, levels of concentration, balance, freshness, purity and complexity are off the hook. The yellow citrus, green apple, honeysuckle and brioche are backed up with the perfect amount of refined effervescence, providing lift, energy and elegance. Texturally this is beautiful on your palate This is a high-end Champagne worth laying down a case for the future".
 
Grape varieties:
55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir.
 
Ratings:
Falstaff Magazin: 100/100.
Vinous: 98+/100.
James Suckling: 98/100.
Tom Cannavan: 98/100.
Inside Burgundy/Jasper Morris: 98/100.
The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve: 98/100.
Jeannie Cho Lee: 97/100.
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate: 96/100.
Champagne Insights: 95/100.
Andreas Larsson: 95/100.
 
A Quest of Harmony:
Dom Pérignon’s vision strives towards harmony as a source of emotion. Harmony in which its aesthetic and sensory values are played out: Precision, Intensity, Touch, Minerality, Complexity, Completeness.
 
Dom Pérignon, crafted by the Champagne house Moët & Chandon in Épernay, France, is a renowned vintage Champagne brand. Its name pays homage to Dom Pierre Pérignon, an innovative Benedictine monk credited with pioneering sparkling wine production. This exquisite wine is exclusively crafted from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, boasting a distinctive flavor profile and unparalleled finesse.
Dom Pérignon is vintage Champagne only. Each vintage is a creation, singular and unique, that expresses both the character of the year, and the character of Dom Pérignon.