Category: | Sparkling Wines |
Sub-Category: | Champagne |
Producer: | Dom Perignon |
Label Name: | Vintage (Gift Box) |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Champagne |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 8-10°C |
Awards/Ratings
Key scores and notes: James Suckling 97, Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96, Wine Spectator 96, Wine Advocate 95, Decanter 94. Technicals reported: blend 51% Pinot Noir/49% Chardonnay; dosage ~4. aged ~96 months on lees; 5% (sources: Wine. com, Vinous, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Decanter)
Tasting Note
Bright citrus and white flowers with stone fruit, toasted brioche, roasted cocoa and chalky minerality. Fine pinprick mousse, saline tension, subtle spice and a long, precise finish.
Food Pairing
Western: Oysters, lobster, scallops, smoked salmon, creamy poultry, roasted chicken, mild cheeses, truffle risotto. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, soft-shell crab, Peking duck, steamed dim sum, lightly curried seafood.
Production Method
Vintage Méthode Traditionnelle; blend (51% Pinot Noir / 49% Chardonnay), part of Pinot Noir vinified for structure; ~96 months lees ageing; dosage ≈4.5 g/L; disgorged in 2023.
Vineyard Info
Dom Pérignon is the prestige cuvée of Moët & Chandon, named for Dom Pierre Pérignon. Crafted from top Champagne crus and released only in exceptional years, it is a benchmark vintage Champagne.