This champagne is cleverly named after Dom Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was an important quality pioneer for champagne wine, but contrary to popular belief, he did not discover the champagne method for making sparkling wines. It carries the flag for Champagne around the world as Moët & Chandon’s prestige champagne, and it does so without being too strident or delicate. Everything is kept to a deceptively simple balance. The aroma is perfect, described as “one of the most intriguing scents in champagne,” by Serena Sutcliffe, Master of Wine and head of Sotheby’s international wine department. It’s flavor is light-bodied and crisp with touches of citrus and berry, broad yeastiness, and a hint of a toasty, cognac-like richness. With its iconic aroma and global prestige, there is no question as to why it is the champagne of choice for many. For example, the royal wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles poured the 1961 vintage in honor of the bride’s birth year; a reported 99 bottles were delivered to the wedding, and all were consumed. So the next time you’re craving some bubbly, grab a bottle of Dom Pérignon, indulge in its fragrance, and drink like the royals.
DOM PÉRIGNON
Champagne, France
YEAR: Vintage 2006
WINEMAKER: Moët & Chandon
BLEND: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
ALCOHOL: 12.5% by volume
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