Brut
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
Drink now through 2035
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Fresh oysters, roasted turbot, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The 2010 vintage in Champagne is defined by a dramatic battle against the elements, often referred to as a year of saving the harvest. After a freezing winter and a dry summer, torrential August rains triggered a sudden threat of botrytis in the Pinot Noir vineyards. In a bold and historic decision, the winemaking team chose to sacrifice a portion of the harvest to focus entirely on preserving and sorting only the pristine grapes. This meticulous quest for excellence resulted in a vintage of surprising vigor and contrast. Sourced from Grand Cru vineyards and the historic Premier Cru of Hautvillers, the wine spent nearly a decade aging on its lees. The result is a Champagne of remarkable precision, balancing an intense, tactile mouthfeel with a vibrant, saline finish that stands as a testament to triumph over adversity.
🍾 About the Producer
Named in honor of the 17th-century Benedictine monk who pioneered foundational sparkling winemaking techniques at the historic Abbey of Hautvillers, Dom Pérignon stands as the archetype of prestige vintage Champagne. Owned by Moët Hennessy, the house strictly produces only vintage wines, releasing cuvées exclusively in harvest years deemed truly exceptional. Crafted from a seamless blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from Grand Cru vineyards and the historic Premier Cru of Hautvillers, each vintage undergoes a minimum of eight years of lees aging. The signature Dom Pérignon Brut, along with its rare Rosé and extended-aging Plénitude editions, is celebrated worldwide for its immaculate balance of youthful freshness, mineral precision, and deep, autolytic complexity.