Side by Side
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
fresh oysters, pan-seared turbot, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
✨ Technical Specifications
Dom Pérignon is synonymous with prestige Champagne, crafted exclusively as a vintage wine from the finest Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. While Side by Side does not represent a standalone single cuvée, it refers to the ultimate comparative tasting experience of Dom Pérignon—juxtaposing different vintages or comparing the initial release with its late-disgorged Plénitude counterparts. This concept highlights the extraordinary aging potential and evolution of the house's signature blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Under the guidance of the Chef de Cave, each vintage is allowed to express its unique seasonal character while maintaining the house's signature tension, precise minerality, and silky texture. Tasting these masterpieces side by side reveals the profound dialogue between time, climate, and the meticulous lees-aging process that defines this legendary estate.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%