Dom Perignon Richard Geoffroy Vincent Chaperon Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters on the half shell, seared sea scallops, or roasted poultry with wild mushrooms.
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the legendary Benedictine monk Father Pierre Pérignon, who pioneered revolutionary winemaking techniques at the Abbey of Hautvillers, Dom Pérignon represents the pinnacle of prestige Champagne. This specific lineage celebrates the historic transition of mastery from long-standing Chef de Cave Richard Geoffroy to his successor, Vincent Chaperon, who spent over a decade collaborating to preserve the house's signature style. Crafted exclusively as a vintage Champagne, it is a precise, harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from historic Grand Cru vineyards and the legendary Premier Cru of Hautvillers. The wine undergoes a slow, patient maturation on its lees for at least eight years, resulting in a complex, mineral-driven profile characterized by notes of toasted brioche, citrus zest, and a subtle, smoky reduction that is uniquely Dom Pérignon.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, Moët & Chandon stands as Champagne's quintessential global ambassador. Anchored along the prestigious Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, the maison commands approximately 1,190 hectares of prime estate vineyards spanning the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, supplemented by an extensive network of grower partnerships. Viticulture emphasizes sustainability through certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and Viticulture Durable en Champagne (VDC) protocols, eliminating chemical herbicides. Underground, 28 kilometers of historic chalk crayères provide the microclimatic stability required for extended lees maturation. Guided by longtime Chef de Cave Benoît Gouez, the winemaking philosophy prioritizes bright fruit purity, seductive palates, and elegant maturity through temperature-controlled stainless steel vinification and malolactic fermentation. The portfolio spans the ubiquitous benchmark Moët Impérial to the terroir-driven Grand Vintage expressions and multi-vintage prestige assemblages like Collection Impériale, epitomizing grand-scale precision and classical Champagne typicity.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier