Brut
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
2023 - 2040
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Oysters, roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The 2013 vintage of Dom Pérignon is celebrated as a magnificent return to the classic, late-harvest style of Champagne, a rare occurrence in the modern era of warming climates. Following a freezing winter and a rain-drenched spring that delayed the vine cycle, a glorious, sun-drenched summer rescued the crop, allowing the grapes to achieve a spectacular balance of phenolic ripeness and piercing acidity. Harvested in October under cool, crisp skies, this vintage captures a tense, sculptural elegance. The blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir was aged on its lees for nearly a decade in the chalk-carved cellars of Épernay, emerging with a chiseled minerality, vibrant citrus notes, and a deep, resonant structure that reflects the dramatic meteorological journey of 2013.
🍾 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.