Champagne Dom Pérignon
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#PROPERTY: History & Terroir
Dom Pérignon House
Champagne Dom Pérignon is distinguished by a singular approach in the world of champagne: the vintage.
Unlike most major champagne houses, which prefer to produce their Brut Sans Année (BSA), reflecting the house style consistently from one year to the next, Dom Pérignon makes the bold choice to vintage each champagne. This practice highlights the specific characteristics of each year, creating unique and authentic cuvées.
The bold choice to offer exclusively vintage champagnes sets Dom Pérignon apart in the champagne industry. Indeed, in the sparkling world of champagne, around 95% of the wines produced are Brut Sans Année (BSA) cuvées, characterized by their consistency of style from year to year.
However, Dom Pérignon has chosen to stand out from the crowd by highlighting the uniqueness of each year. This means that Dom Pérignon's Chef de Caves faces an exciting annual challenge: to create a unique vintage that perfectly captures the essence of that particular year. To do this, he must take into account the climatic conditions of the harvest year and the character of the grapes harvested.
This dedication to the authentic expression of each vintage makes Dom Pérignon a truly avant-garde champagne house. Each bottle becomes a time capsule, encapsulating the history, climate and personality of its year of creation. While preserving Dom Pérignon's distinctive style, each vintage offers a unique experience, capturing the very essence of the moment of its harvest. This courageous approach confirms Dom Pérignon's exceptional status in the world of champagne, where innovation and the quest for authenticity are core values.
Dom Pérignon Manifesto
The key element of this approach is the "Manifesto Dom Pérignon," a precise text that frames every step in the process of creating these prestigious wines. This meticulous documentation ensures that the House's guidelines are followed to the letter, from the vine to the bottle. This gives Dom Pérignon a resolutely transparent and rigorous approach to winemaking, guaranteeing consistent quality at every stage of production.
History of the Dom Pérignon estate
Dom Pérignon, the originator of champagne
The history of Dom Pérignon is rooted in the fame of the monk Pierre Pérignon, nicknamed Dom Pierre Pérignon, who was procurator at Hautvillers Abbey in 1668. It was thanks to him that the Champagne method evolved into what we know today. He is considered the spiritual father of champagne.
Although the reputation of Dom Pierre Pérignon, the Benedictine monk who invented Champagne, dates back to the 17th century, it was not until 1921 that the first cuvée bearing his name, Dom Pierre Pérignon, was produced, leaving only Dom Pérignon.
Dom Pérignon's history spans more than two centuries, since it was founded in 1743. It is one of the oldest producers of champagne, testifying to its long tradition in the art of creating exceptional sparkling wines.
Between 1990 and 2009, Richard Geoffroy declared 15 different Dom Pérignon vintages. He is also behind Les Plénitudes, Dom Pérignon's own concept of offering champagnes that have reached a particular stage of maturation at different times, in order to follow their evolution as they age. Richard Geoffroy has made a major contribution to Dom Pérignon's artistic development, encouraging exceptional collaborations both in the world of gastronomy and with personalities such as Lenny Kravitz, David Lynch, Jeff Koons and Lang Lang.
On January 1, 2019, Dom Pérignon entered a new chapter in its history. Richard Geoffroy solemnly passed the torch to Vincent Chaperon, who joined Dom Pérignon in 2005. After 14 harvests and years of close collaboration with Richard Geoffroy, Vincent Chaperon is now responsible for embodying both the past and the future, the heritage of Dom Pérignon and the continuity of the company.
After Dom Pérignon was acquired by LVMH, Vincent Chaperon joined the House in 2005, before taking over the reins on January 1, 2019. His role is to perpetuate the history of Dom Pérignon by preserving the heritage of existing vintages while creating new legendary champagnes. During this period, he will continue to work closely with Richard Geoffroy, who had been the House's Chef de Caves for 28 years. For Richard Geoffroy, the fundamental values guiding the Dom Pérignon story are rigor, intuition, observation, understanding, knowledge and respect. This story continues to write exciting new chapters in the world of champagne.
Moët & Chandon's role for Dom Pérignon
Moët & Chandon has played a key role in Champagne Dom Pérignon's rise to fame, investing heavily to ensure the constant perfection of this vintage wine. In 2005, it made a strategic decision to sell a portion of its vineyards in the Aisne region, and then use the funds generated to acquire land in the Marne region. This move was aimed at increasing Dom Pérignon production by concentrating more on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, while preserving a vast vineyard. Despite the upheavals in the Champagne industry, Dom Pérignon remains extremely popular, and retains its status as the luxury wine of choice. It will continue to accompany Champagne lovers on many special occasions, perpetuating its heritage of quality and elegance. Moët & Chandon has played a crucial role in maintaining the excellence of Dom Pérignon, making it one of the world's most prestigious cuvées.
The Dom Pérignon vineyard
Dom Pérignon's vineyards are truly a treasure trove, a priceless source of exceptional raw materials for the creation of its prestigious champagnes. The moët & Chandonowns more than 1,200 hectares of vines, including no less than 600 hectares classified as Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. This distinction is a guarantee of quality and renown, meaning that only the most exceptional parcels of vines are used to produce the grapes destined for Dom Pérignon.
This exceptional vineyard extends over several key areas of the Champagne region, offering an incomparable diversity of terroirs. From the majestic Montagne de Reims to the luminous Côte des Blancs, via the picturesque Vallée de la Marne, Dom Pérignon draws its inspiration and its grapes from the most prestigious terroirs in the Champagne region.
This geographical richness allows Dom Pérignon's Chef de Caves to explore the full range of flavors and characteristics that these unique terroirs have to offer. Each parcel of vines, with its own particularities in terms of soil, climate and grape variety, contributes to creating a range of champagnes of remarkable depth and complexity. It is thanks to this exceptional vineyard diversity that Dom Pérignon can continue to produce exceptional champagnes, reflecting the very essence of Champagne.
The Dom Pérignon Champagne cellar in Epernay
Dom Pérignon Champagne is a jewel of French winemaking, produced in the prestigious cellars of the Maison Moët & Chandonlocated in Epernay, in the Champagne region. This exceptional cuvée is the fruit of a traditional blend of two emblematic Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay, for freshness and elegance, and Pinot Noir, for richness and structure.
What particularly sets Dom Pérignon apart is its unwavering commitment to quality throughout the entire production process. From the vine to the bottle, every step is meticulously monitored and executed with the utmost care. The grapes are selected from the finest Champagne vintages, and the vinification is carried out with meticulous precision. The result is a champagne of exceptional quality, characterized by its aromatic complexity, elegant structure and long maturation in the cellar.
Dom Pérignon embodies the excellence and art of Champagne winemaking. Its reputation is not only national, but extends throughout the world, making it one of the most prized and celebrated champagnes in the world of sparkling wines. Each bottle of Dom Pérignon is an expression of Moët & Chandon's age-old savoir-faire and a celebration of luxury and perfection in the world of champagne.
#WINES FROM THE DOMAIN: Appellations and Cuvées
The Champagne appellation
France's Champagne region is world-famous for its champagne, produced using the traditional method. The main grape varieties are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, offering a range of styles, from dry to slightly sweet. Grands Crus and Premiers Crus highlight the best vineyards, while strict regulations preserve the quality of Champagne, a symbol of celebration and refinement, appreciated the world over for its unique finesse and freshness.
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Dom Pérignon Vintage Cuvées 2012, 2013
Vintage de Dom Pérignon cuvées are the jewels of the House, created exclusively during exceptional vintages. They are a celebration of the exceptional quality of a given year's grapes. After prolonged aging, they reveal their full grandeur.
Dom Pérignon Vintage
Dom Pérignon P2
Dom Pérignon P3
These cuvées go through three distinct stages, known as "Plénitudes," which are as many chapters in the evolution of the wine:
Dom Pérignon Vintage:This cuvée is marketed some 9 years after the initial vintage. At this stage, it already shows notable aromatic complexity, but still has significant ageing potential.
Dom Pérignon P2: The second fullness comes after around 12 to 15 years of aging. At this point, the cuvée evolves even further, developing deeper, more complex flavors and aromas. This is a stage when the champagne achieves a remarkable balance between freshness and richness.
Dom Pérignon P3: The final plenitude, Dom Pérignon P3, is released after around 25 years of maturation. This cuvée is extraordinarily rare and exceptional. After a quarter of a century of ageing, it has reached an unequalled level of maturity and complexity. It reveals an aromatic richness and depth of taste that place it among the world's most prestigious champagnes.
The process of creating these rare and exceptional cuvées is a true labor of patience and passion. Offering connoisseurs an extraordinary tasting experience.
Each vintage is unique, and these Vintage cuvées are a tribute to the richness of the Champagne terroir and the exceptional expertise of the House of Dom Pérignon.
Dom Pérignon vintages
Another fundamental principle of Dom Pérignon is the complexity of its champagnes, a complexity that results from slow maturation. Time is a key element in the Dom Pérignon equation. While the freshness of the fruit is preserved, the aromas and textures develop over time without suffering the effects of oxidation.
1990 - 2003 - 2004 - 2008 - 2010 - 2012 - 2013
At Dom Pérignon, a Champagne reaches its peak of complexity more than 30 years after the year of its vintage.
Champagne Dom Pérignon rosé
Dom Pérignon epitomizes Champagne rosé with its intense color and copper highlights, fusing freshness and depth. Its unique style blends fruity presence with roasted and buttery nuances, offering an enveloping, round, elegant experience on the palate. This is the essence of the brand.
Dom Pérignon Exclusive Edition Box and Bottle
The House of Dom Pérignon goes beyond simply crafting exceptional Champagne wines; it pays particular attention to the aesthetics and presentation of its products. That's why we create superb gift boxes, often in collaboration with renowned artists.
These editions add an artistic and luxurious dimension to the Dom Pérignon experience.
Champagne Dom Pérignon - Juliette Clovis
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2008, is famous for its unique porcelain scale dress by Juliette Clovis. Made up of hundreds of scales, these evolve from platinum to glossy black, evoking the gray, veiled skies of 2008. Each scale is meticulously hand-applied to the bottle, creating an elegant contrast with the Dom Pérignon coat-of-arms in matte metal-finish porcelain. Only fifty will be produced.
Champagne Dom Pérignon - LED
The luminous Dom Pérignon bottle, offering a unique visual experience. This bottle features LED lighting integrated into the label, enabling it to glow in the dark. It's a veritable work of luminous art, adding a touch of magic to every tasting experience.
Champagne Dom Pérignon - Lady gaga
Or the Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage Coffret Gold 2000, a collaboration with Lady Gaga, whose label and box are in brilliant pink. These special editions reinforce the exclusive character of these cuvées.
Which is the rarest and most prestigious champagne brand?
The most prestigious and renowned champagne brand is undoubtedly Dom Pérignon. Since its creation in 1921, Dom Pérignon champagne has been considered the most luxurious and sought-after by connoisseurs.
What is the rarest champagne?
Dom Pérignon champagne is considered one of the rarest and most prized champagnes in the world. Its rarity is linked to several factors. Firstly, each Dom Pérignon cuvée is vintaged, meaning that it is only produced in exceptional vintages, which is very rare for champagne such as their "Plénitudes" cuvées. What's more, Dom Pérignon boasts an exceptional vineyard, with over 1,200 hectares of vines classified as Grands Crus and Premiers Crus, from the finest terroirs in Champagne. This abundance of quality terroirs enables the Chef de Caves to create cuvées of great diversity and complexity.
Don Pérignon, Dom Pérignon, Dom Pé, Dom Péri, Moine ? Blanc de Blancs?
The correct name is Dom Pérignon, after the monk Dom Pierre Pérignon, who pioneered the méthode Champenoise. The name Dom Pé is used by lovers of this legendary Champagne!
The second of Dom Pérignon's principles is the creation of a blended Champagne. There are no single-varietal Champagnes. The Chef de Caves' mission is to bring terroirs together, rather than dividing them up, so that together they can play a unique composition, like an orchestra.
Our champagnes are made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from the finest Champagne crus. From the vine to the ripening process, blending guides every decision taken by the Chef de Caves.
Where to buy Dom Pérignon champagne? Magnum and Bottle.
On our website, you can buy Champagne Dom Pérignon online by browsing our selection of sales. We offer a variety of sales of different Dom Pérignon vintages, each with its own unique characteristics. You can browse our online sales to find the Dom Pérignon cuvée that suits you best.
How much does Dom Pérignon champagne cost?
Dom Pérignon champagne is one of the world's most famous and prestigious sparkling wines. Its price varies according to year and vintage. The price of Dom Pérignon champagne varies according to cuvées, so don't hesitate to consult all prices online.
#IN BRIEF: Figures
Region : Champagne
Appellation : Champagne
Surface area : 1,200 hectares
Rosé grape varieties : Pinot Noir
White grape variety : Chardonnay
Vine-growing methods: Raisonné