Dom Pérignon Brut
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2023 - 2040
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Oysters, roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.