The refinement and aromatic richness of an exceptional vintage champagne

The property

DOM PERIGNON CHAMPAGNE owes its name to the famous monk and prosecutor of Hautvillers Abbey in 1668, Pierre Pérignon known as Dom Pérignon. According to legend Pierre Pérignon discovered what we today call the Champagne method. For the anecdote, he taught this method in 1669 to the Benedictine Thierry Ruinart who thus allowed Ruinart to historically become the first champagne house in 1729. Since January 1, 2019, Vincent Chaperon has succeeded Richard Geoffroy as Cellar Master by Dom Pérignon.

Wine

In essence, Dom Pérignon only exists in vintages. Dom Pérignon Vintage champagne is made from an extremely rigorous selection of the best grapes. Depending on the quality of the vintage, Dom Pérignon chooses to declare the vintage or not. In the fullness of its harmony, Dom Pérignon Vintage champagne is revealed after more than 8 years of production and rest in the cellar.

The vintage

2012 is a vintage whose particularly variable and difficult climatic conditions impacted the vineyard. Marked by episodes of frost, winter gives way to a spring characterized by frost, very high rainfall, hailstorms and a sudden drop in temperatures during flowering. The hot and dry climate of summer, particularly in August, is optimal both for putting an end to health pressure and for promoting the ripening of the berries. The grapes harvested between September 10 and 26 reveal a perfect balance between tension, freshness and richness. Despite the low yields, 2012 is a great champagne vintage.

Assembly

This Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012 is made from a secret blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Tasting

Nose : Complex, the nose combines floral (white flowers) and fruity (apricot, mirabelle plum) fragrances with a beautiful minty freshness and subtle ashy notes giving a tasty minerality.

Mouth : Precise and generous, the palate reveals a lively effervescence. As you taste it, the palate exudes aromas of ginger, tobacco and toast leading to a tighter finish with lovely persistence.