Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Dom Perignon
Label Name:
 
Vintage (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs & Montagne de Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (51%), Chardonnay (49%)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores include James Suckling 97, Wine Spectator 96, Decanter 96, Robert Parker (WA) 95, Jasper Morris 96. Multiple high marks from major wine publications (dom pérignon 2013)

Tasting Note
Delicate, aromatic nose of eucalyptus, mint, mirabelle plum, apricot and orange blossom; palate shows lemon and stone fruit, toasted brioche, ginger and saline minerality, with creamy texture and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, seared tuna, smoked salmon, roast pork, aged cheeses (Brie, Comté). Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum (shrimp dumplings), miso-glazed fish, Cantonese roasted pork.

Production Method
Vintage blend (51% Pinot Noir, 49% Chardonnay) produced by traditional method (méthode champenoise); aged on lees ~7–8 years, disgorged 2021; dosage approx. 5 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Dom Pérignon is the prestige cuvée of Moët & Chandon, named for monk Dom Pierre Pérignon. The house's Chef de Cave (Vincent Chaperon) oversees selection and blending of Grand Cru vineyards.