Dom Perignon
Dom Perignon Champagne P2 Millesime Vintage 2008
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Long maturation in the cellar on the lees until the second Plénitude (P2), around 15–16 years of ageing (cellar maturation). |
- Vintage and format: Dom Pérignon P2 2008, Champagne Brut AOC, 750 ml
- Method and ageing: traditional method, around 15 years on the lees until P2
- Grand Cru blend: blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Grand Cru classified vineyards
- Tasting notes: candied lemon, bergamot, white peach; finish of liquorice and malt
- Scores and serving: 100/100 Suckling; serve at 10–12 °C with starters, fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Dom Pérignon is a Champagne Brut with a powerful yet graceful structure, designed to evolve with elegance. On the nose, the bouquet combines notes of citrus and white flowers with hints of toasted almond and brioche. Nuances of warm hay and golden stone fruit blend with smoky accents and a subtle marine trace. On the palate, it is vibrant and creamy, revealing flavours of candied lemon and white peach, accompanied by a pronounced umami savouriness. The finish is long, juicy and persistent, characterised by liquorice nuances and toasted malt.
Where does it come from
This wine is produced in France from a rigorous selection of grapes grown in Grand Cru classified vineyards. The identity of the terroir is expressed in a profile that balances freshness and fullness of flavour. The choice to enhance the best plots maintains the style true to the pedoclimatic vocation that makes Champagne famous. The origin from such renowned soils ensures excellent aromatic definition and provides the energy needed for a long maturation in the cellar.
How is it produced
The cuvée comes to life through the Traditional Method, starting from a meticulous blend where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are integrated with great harmony. After the base wine is made, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and a prolonged period on the lees, which enhances its depth and breadth. This process imparts layered aromatic complexity and a silky texture, perfectly balanced by refreshing acidity. The Brut dosage ensures a dry sip, enhancing the wine's structural components right through to the end of the tasting.
History and Curiosities
The prestigious Dom Pérignon P2 2008 embodies excellence through the concept of Plénitude Deuxième, offering a vibrant reinterpretation of an extraordinary vintage. After 15 years of maturation, this rare cuvée of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourced from exclusive Grand Cru vineyards, releases unparalleled energy and complexity. Awarded 100/100 by James Suckling, this iconic Brut Champagne delivers profound tactile richness and guarantees extraordinary longevity.
Awards
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2008
98/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2008
100/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2008
98/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2008
98/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
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| Name | Dom Perignon Champagne P2 Millesime Vintage 2008 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Dom Perignon |
| Story | History and Curiosities The prestigious Dom Pérignon P2 2008 embodies excellence through the concept of Plénitude Deuxième, offering a vibrant reinterpretation of an extraordinary vintage. After 15 years of maturation, this rare cuvée of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourced from exclusive Grand Cru vineyards, releases unparalleled energy and complexity. Awarded 100/100 by James Suckling, this iconic Brut Champagne delivers profound tactile richness and guarantees extraordinary longevity. |
| Origin | Champagne, France |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15–16 years of maturation in the cellar on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method (Champagne): vintage cuvée from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from Grand Cru vineyards; long maturation in the cellar on the lees until the second Plénitude (P2), around 15–16 years of ageing; Brut dosage. |
| Aging | Long maturation in the cellar on the lees until the second Plénitude (P2), around 15–16 years of ageing (cellar maturation). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |