Champagne, FranceFrom the warm 2009 vintage, they felt this was ready to release before the tight 2008, and was the first released out of chronological sequence. Dom Perignon was first released in 1937. Dom Pérignon is made with many grapes from Grand Cru vineyards, but always includes grapes from the original plot in the Abbey of Hautvillers where the monk worked c. 1700, which is classified as 1er Cru. This is roughly equal parts pinot noir and chardonnay, fermented and through MLF in stainless, using their own yeast strains for both ferments. The 2009 is a powerhouse, growing in breadth and depth in the glass. Brown butter leads the savoury cut through layers of complexity. Salted brioche, dried apple, toasted hazelnuts, lemon pith all come together seamlessly. Great finesse within great power, drinking very well know but will suit well your cellar for the next decade easy.Tasted: 03 March 2019Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceWhere is the 2008 you say. After many comparative tastings, the team at DP did not think it was ready to release while they did come to learn the 2009 was. The 2009 was born from a warm growing season meaning slightly less acid and a more generous mid-palate thanks to fruit that was riper than the norm. It’s the reason we love vintage champagne because its the differences that attract. This is rare style of Dom and you can access earlier what’s not to celebrate. Don’t get us a wrong this wine still comes with finesse and incredible precision and finesse. This year it trades some seawater and stoniness for brioche and stone fruit tones all the while long and penetrating through the finish. Can you drink it now, yes? Can you wait a decade, yes? I have cellared these bottle on and off for up to 30 years and enjoyed every one of them.Tasted: 09 December 2017Tasted by: Prices:
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