Dom Pérignon Brut
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Drink now through 2035
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Fresh oysters, roasted turbot, creamy mushroom risotto
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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.
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Named after the legendary 17th-century Benedictine monk who pioneered winemaking techniques at the Abbey of Hautvillers, Dom Pérignon is a world-renowned prestige Champagne house based in Épernay, France. Now owned by Moët & Chandon, the house is defined by its uncompromising commitment to vintage-only releases, meaning each bottling is crafted exclusively from the harvest of a single exceptional year. Composed of a harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the wines undergo a minimum of eight years of cellar aging on the lees to develop their signature complexity, tension, and silky texture. The iconic Dom Pérignon Brut stands as the benchmark of this meticulous philosophy, celebrated globally for its precise minerality, vibrant acidity, and profound aging potential.