Dom Pérignon er opkaldt efter benediktinermunken af samme navn, som levede i Frankrig fra 1638 til 1715. Han var meget interesseret i vinifikation og havde stor betydning for champagnens udvikling og raffinering. Han udviklede teknikker og nedskrev bl.a. instruktioner om druevalg (han foretrak Pinot Noir), teknik, blandinger af cuvéer og at lukke flaskerne med prop og metalnet.
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. THE NOSE: The nose is full and varied, mingling flowers with fruit, and the vegetal with the mineral. The bouquet is tactile, subtly enticing us along a trail of powdery white flowers and nectareous apricot, followed by the freshness of rhubarb and mint and the minerality of ash. White pepper. THE PALATE: Energy dominates on the palate. After a welcoming opening, the wine quickly becomes vibrant and then literally explodes with a surge of effervescence and tonicity. Focused by acidic and bitter notes, the finish brings a penetrating tautness marked by ginger, tobacco and toasted accents.
Falstaff Magazin 96/100 (juli 2021): "A powerful nose opens with grilled nuts, richness, hazelnut praline, and a smoky richness. There is something inherently generous, savoury, bold and rich. It expresses itself in the salty body with its smouldering hints. The bright streak of zesty lemon only serves to accentuate the richness. The finish is wonderfully long, salty, savoury and generous".
Dom Pérignon – ikonisk vintage champagne årgang 2012 fra Moët & Chandon i Épernay, Champagne. Hver årgang frigives først efter mindst otte år i kælderen (fra høståret). Årgang 2012 er frigivet i 2020. Leveres i vinhusets originale gaveæske (OC Giftbox).
