Metamorphosis by Iris van Herpen
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release.
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fresh oysters, roasted turbot, creamy mushroom risotto
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Dom Pérignon's Metamorphosis is a celebrated limited-edition collaboration with Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, created to mark the transition and evolution of the Champagne over time. The concept of metamorphosis beautifully mirrors the house's signature winemaking philosophy, where the wine undergoes a slow, active transformation during its extensive aging on the lees in the historic chalk cellars of Épernay. Crafted exclusively in exceptional years from a harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from Grand Cru vineyards and the historic Premier Cru of Hautvillers, this cuvée captures a striking tension between vibrant minerality, precise acidity, and rich, autolytic complexity. It stands as a testament to the legacy of the Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon, celebrating both artistic design and the natural alchemy of time.
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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.