The qualities of a single vintage and the Dom Perignon’s spirit make the personality of the Dom Perignon’s champagnes: a combination of lightness, air richness and flexibility, from the first impression until the last flavor in mouth. There are several steps in the evolution of the Dom Perignon’s champagne. If each vintage has its own curve of evolution, we can distinguish three stages of ageing while vintages express the best of themselves. These three moments of excellence express the complexity and diversity of the wine. With ages, the style is confirmed and reveals all its intensity. Meanwhile, the specificity of each vintage is widening. There are three basic levels: -- The first is the initial marketing (bottles are aged during seven years in cellars): vintages present rather aromas of: fresh brioche, citrus, honey and sometimes sweet spices. -- The second level, aged around twelve to fifteen years, always under the same conditions, extends the aromatic characteristics: toasted aromas, nutty, biscuit, malt, chocolate and spices. -- Beyond twenty years, the aromatic palette changes of dimension and takes us somewhere else. The rich aroma is intriguing. We are moving away from classical register to discover new sensations, almost near from perfumes: sandalwood, musk, new leather, blend of oriental spices, blond tobacco, and white truffle. The champagnes Dom Perignon almost lead to the eternity…
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Parker's rating of Champagne Dom Pérignon (rating on 100) |
Champagne Dom Pérignon 2000 : 94
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1999 : 93
Champagne Dom Pérignon Rosé 1998 : 94
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1998 : 95
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1996 : 96
Champagne Dom Pérignon Rosé 1996 : 96
Champagne Dom Pérignon Rosé 1995 : 95+
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1995 : 94
Champagne Dom Pérignon Onothèque 1995 : 96
Champagne Dom Pérignon Oenothèque 1993 : 93
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1990 : 96
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1988 : 93
Champagne Dom Pérignon Oenothèque 1985 : 94
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1985 : 96
Champagne Dom Pérignon Rosé 1982 : 95
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1982 : 96
Champagne Dom Pérignon Rosé 1980 : 96
Champagne Dom Pérignon Onothèque 1976 : 95
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1976 : 96
Champagne Dom Pérignon Onothèque 1975 : 97
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1969 : 94
Champagne Dom Pérignon Onothèque 1969 : 96
Champagne Dom Pérignon 1952 : 94
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