Ratings
95-97 points from James Suckling · Robert Parker's Wine Advocate · Vinous · Wine Spectator · Jancis Robinson · Antonio Galloni · Tyson Stelzer
Identity
| Producer | Dom Perignon |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 51% Pinot Noir, 49% Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale honey color, bright straw/yellow |
| Palate | Medium to full-bodied, layered, structured, enveloping and round with delicate phenolic mid-palate, chalky dry extracts, zesty yet integrated chewy acidity, fine pinprick bubbles, balanced tension, silky texture, bright saline notes, and harmonious dosage |
| Finish | Sapid, penetrating finish with gastronomic bitterness, toasted finish, lasting finish with spice and minerality, chalky dry extracts, and a touch of grapefruit bitterness |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with seafood such as caviar and king crab, lightly seasoned meats including pork, lamb, duck, tangy meats, and complements seafood and tangy meats |
| Aging Potential | Can be enjoyed now or over the next 20 years, with aging potential up to 20-30 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged approximately 9-10 years on lees in cellars, allowing full maturation and complexity development |
Interesting facts
| Disgorged in January 2023; blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay; dosage 4.5 g/L; represents a turning point in Dom Pérignon style with structural delicate austerity and phenolic profile; limited edition by Takashi Murakami available; aged nearly 10 years on lees |