Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Dom Perignon
Label Name:
 
Vintage (w/o Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Montagne de Reims / Épernay)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (51%), Chardonnay (49%)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 98, Vinous 97, James Suckling 97, Wine Advocate 96, Wine Spectator 96; widely praised for intensity and aging potential

Tasting Note
Taut, intense Champagne: bright citrus and mandarin, orchard fruit, toasted brioche, almond and saline minerality with smoky/autolytic undertones; fine mousse, vibrant acidity and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, caviar, lobster, truffle risotto, aged cheeses (Parmigiano-Reggiano), sushi and sashimi, tempura, Peking duck, light creamy pasta dishes.

Production Method
Traditional méthode champenoise with secondary fermentation in bottle; vintage cuvée, extended lees aging (typically 7–8+ years), low dosage (approx. 4–6 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Prestige cuvée of Moët & Chandon (Dom Pérignon), created from top Grand Cru sites; known for vintage-only releases and long cellar aging tradition.