{"product_id":"dom-perignon-champagne-vintage-brut-2018","title":"Dom Perignon Champagne Vintage Brut 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDom Pérignon Champagne Brut is a white wine from the Champagne-Ardenne region with a structured and precise profile, the result of a meticulous blend that combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Crafted according to the \u003cstrong\u003eMéthode Champenoise\u003c\/strong\u003e, it reveals a light golden colour and a creamy texture in the glass, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003efine and regular perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bouquet offers intense aromas of fresh citrus, apricot and candied peel, interwoven with notes of brioche and toasted hazelnut. On the palate, the distinct gustatory tension meets an enveloping richness, guiding the sip towards a persistent, savoury and mineral finish. Thanks to its dry character, this \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is superb when paired with shellfish and poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this Champagne come from \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e located around the Abbey of Hautvillers, in the Champagne region. The parcels are distinguished by \u003cstrong\u003echalky soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a territorial matrix that lends the wine a marked mineral character and vibrant energy. This unique environment ensures a clear aromatic development and profound gustatory linearity in every sip. The interaction between the vines and their land of origin translates into an unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003esavoury freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring a balanced structure that supports excellent ageing potential over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification follows the \u003cstrong\u003eMéthode Champenoise\u003c\/strong\u003e. After the manual harvest, a gentle pressing extracts a pure must, which begins its first fermentation in steel. The careful \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e balances the structure of the Pinot Noir with the elegance typical of Chardonnay. The secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle, followed by long ageing on the lees for at least seventy-two months, protected from light. This essential period encourages the development of a velvety and complex mousse. The cycle concludes with disgorgement and the \u003cstrong\u003eBrut dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e, which defines its persistence and clear saline notes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeir to Pierre Pérignon, this Champagne embodies the centuries-old prestige of Hautvillers Abbey. The result of a rigorous selection of the best \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, this vintage overcomes the most extreme climatic challenges and has been celebrated by critics with a perfect score of one hundred points. Thanks to \u003cstrong\u003e72 months of ageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in the darkness of the cellars, the wine acquires an extraordinary smoothness. The balanced \u003cstrong\u003eBrut dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e finally seals an iconic cuvée of formidable longevity, capable of evolving masterfully until 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dom Perignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47771594064043,"sku":"62570","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/dom-perignon-champagne-vintage-brut-2018_62570_1_a570ade4-73ab-4b89-8726-ec336242e17f.webp?v=1790330905","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/dom-perignon-champagne-vintage-brut-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}