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.