Ratings
96 points - Antonio Galloni · Vinous · 2021
Identity
| Producer | Dom Perignon |
| Year | 2008 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Vintage Champagne |
| Grapes | 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay |
| Color | rosé |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Diaphanous gold with a gleaming radiance |
| Aroma | Soft, warm, reassuring sweet bouquet with floral and mineral tones, wild peach, citron, calisson, mocha, confit fruit, frangipane, mild spices, fresh coriander leaves, saffron, iodized notes, dried white flowers, orange oil, smoky peach, peat, praline |
| Palate | Full-bodied, restrained and tender, thick texture gradually becoming firmer, complex with subtle saline nuance, opulent and ethereal, energetic and sensual, dominated by fruit, ripe acids, fine concentration, broad and textural |
| Finish | Exquisite bitterness and wonderful maturity prevail, enriched by deep aromas of dried fruit, cocoa, toasted hazelnut, long and elegantly toasty finish |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with seafood such as langoustine and scallops, veal, Jerusalem artichoke dishes, enhanced by herbs like rosemary and basil, and acidity from lemon and bergamot |
| Aging Potential | Anticipated maturity 2019-2045 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Extended aging in cellar over 16 years on lees before release |
| Fermentation | Traditional méthode champenoise fermentation |
Interesting facts
| Dom Perignon P2 is the second plenitude, representing a new level of energy and intensity after extended aging of over 16 years in cellar. The 2006 vintage was marked by a hot, dry season leading to exceptional ripening and quality. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 3185370699058 |
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