{"title":"Dom Perignon","description":"\u003ch1\u003e Buy or order Dom Perignon wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \nThe launch of Dom Pérignon 2008, in the second half of 2018, was more or less Richard Geoffroy's last official act. Dom Pérignon's acclaimed chef de cave has retired. As of 2019, Vincent Chaperon, who had worked alongside him for years, is his successor as chef de cave. For nearly 30 years, Richard Geoffroy held the torch of Dom Pérignon high. In the still-celebrated year 1990, he became assistant to the then chef de cave, Dominique Foulon. And the first Dom Pérignon under Richard as chef de cave was the legendary 1996. And now, the final vintage, the 2008, for which experts are at a loss for words. Under his visionary leadership, one magnificent Dom Pérignon after another has been released. Naturally, Richard Geoffroy worked on vintages of Dom Pérignon that are still maturing in the cellars in Épernay. But they will reach the market under the responsibility of the new chef de cave, Vincent Chaperon. Richard Geoffroy couldn't have given a more beautiful farewell. The brilliant 2008 is the elegant and harmonious result of paradoxes and contradictions. Dull, gray skies were common in 2008, in contrast to a generally sunny decade. The spring and summer of 2008 showed a complete lack of sunshine and therefore also of comfortable temperatures. But fortunately, the 2008 vintage was saved by a superb September. Exactly one week before harvest was scheduled to begin, which started on September 15th, the sun broke through, and for a full month, conditions were perfect with blue skies and a steady breeze from the north\/northeast. The grapes proved riper than anyone had dared to hope. The harvest was a miraculous success.","products":[{"product_id":"dom-perignon-brut-rose-champagne-2008-in-giftbox","title":"Dom Pérignon Brut Rosé Champagne 2008 in gift box","description":"Dom Perignon Rosé comes in an original gift box! This Rosé Dom Perignon is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. The weather conditions were perfect, making this champagne one of the highest caliber. Very seductive, highly complex, and exceptionally delicate.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e A tribute to Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe story of Dom Pérignon begins in 1823, when the already renowned company Moët \u0026amp; Chandon acquired the abandoned Hautvillers Abbey and its vineyards in the Marne department of the Champagne wine region in northern France. Just over a century later—in 1930—the now highly successful company Moët \u0026amp; Chandon secured the naming rights for Dom Pérignon from Mercier. The name itself goes back to the French Benedictine monk Pierre Pérignon, who played a key role in the development and refinement of bottle fermentation.\n\n The first champagne to officially bear the name Dom Pérignon appeared in 1936.\n\n\n \nThis Dom Pérignon Rosé is a tribute to Pinot Noir. Craftsmanship is essential when working with this grape variety. It is made from 50 percent Pinot Noir and 50 percent Chardonnay grapes from the same vintage. The wine owes its color to the Pinot Noir, and thanks to nine years of aging on the yeasts, the flavor is very full. The weather was generally warm and dry, with some contrasts. There was a heat wave in the summer, but that heat was offset by the unusual coolness of August. This allowed the grapes for this Dom Pérignon to ripen exceptionally well, which has a beneficial effect on the flavor.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The smell and taste of Dom Perignon Rose 2008\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe color is deep, with light amber and copper hues. The nose bursts with fullness and complexity. First, ripe fruit, and then, as the wine breathes and unfolds, fig and strawberry. A hint of guava, violet, and vanilla is revealed. On the palate, the Dom Perignon Rosé is concentrated and remarkably sharp, with a structured, rich fullness. The silky, spicy notes gradually give way to a mineral and salty finish.","brand":"Moet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775872864335,"sku":"1996","price":399.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/dom-perignon-rose-in-coffret-2003_1996.webp?v=1770045133"},{"product_id":"dom-perignon-2017-in-giftbox","title":"Dom Perignon 2015 in gift box","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003e Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 in Giftbox Champagne AOC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 in a gift box is one of those bottles where you immediately recognize its special character, from the iconic bottle shape to the luxurious box it comes with. This vintage comes from an extremely warm and dry year, during which cellar master Vincent Chaperon deliberately selected cooler Grand Cru and Premier Cru plots to maintain balance and tension. What makes Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 such a special gift? It's a champagne that's not only rare and prestigious, but also tells the story of a challenging year that, thanks to precision in the vineyard and cellar, has been transformed into pure class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e Vineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eThe grapes for Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 come from Champagne, around Épernay, with a mosaic of plots in renowned Grand Cru villages such as Aÿ, Bouzy, Verzenay, Mailly, Chouilly, Cramant, Avize, and Le Mesnil, supplemented by the historic Premier Cru vineyards near Hautvillers Abbey. These vineyards are among the finest in the region and have formed the backbone of Dom Pérignon for decades. The 2015 growing season was marked by a long period of drought and abundant sunshine, with the hottest August in 45 years and an early start to the harvest in early September. This heat resulted in significant variations between plots: some vines were water-stressed, while others remained perfectly balanced, depending on the soil and rainfall. Dom Pérignon had access to a vast array of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, giving it the freedom to use only those plots where, despite the drought, the grapes still displayed tension, freshness, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e Vinification and maturation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003eDom Pérignon is made exclusively as a vintage, meaning only when the house deems a single vintage strong enough to stand alone. In 2015, this meant an extremely strict selection of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a focus on the best cooler plots. Harvest began in early September, with remarkably ripe and powerful Pinot Noir and more uneven Chardonnay, which only made it into the blend after rigorous selection. The base wines underwent full malolactic fermentation, which, in such a warm year with low malic acid, was especially important for the texture and balance of the final cuvée. After the second fermentation in the bottle, the wine was aged on lees in the cellars for approximately eight years before being disgorged and finished with a low dosage of around 5g per liter. This long aging produces the characteristically smooth mousse, complex layers, and subtle brioche notes, while the relatively modest dosage emphasizes the freshness and light, characteristic bitterness of the 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003ePinot Noir – Grands Cru and Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003e Approximately 51% of the blend consists of Pinot Noir from top villages with Grand Cru and Premier Cru status. In 2015, this grape yielded considerable concentration, power, and structure, with ripe yellow and stone fruit and a distinct, almost tactile grip on the tongue, giving the wine depth and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3448\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003eChardonnay – Grands Cru and Premier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003e The remaining 49% is Chardonnay, sourced from cooler, chalky vineyards that retained plenty of freshness despite the dryness. This Chardonnay brings tension, citrusy energy, and chalky mineral notes, forming a refined, almost vertical backbone against which the ripe fruit aromas stand out beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003e Tasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"4873\"\u003eIn the glass, Dom Pérignon 2015 has a bright, golden yellow color with fine, persistent bubbles. On the nose, you initially recognize roasted cocoa and a hint of toasted breadcrumbs, followed by a floral bouquet of lime blossom, jasmine, and peony, complemented by spices like anise and cardamom. Fresh notes of orange peel, green papaya, and a hint of spice intersperse, keeping the whole light and lively. On the palate, the wine feels broad and level, spreading across the entire palate with a remarkably soft yet precise mousse. Ripe flavors of peach and nectarine are framed by citrus and a subtle gentian bitterness, creating tension and a highly recognizable signature of this vintage. The structure is intense yet refined, with a chalky undertone and a long, salty finish that lingers for minutes. Dom Pérignon 2015 is best served at around 10 to 12°C, with 12°C being considered the ideal serving temperature for a Vintage by the house. This champagne is already beautifully ready to drink, but has enough backbone to continue to develop in the cellar for at least another 15 to 20 years. At the table, it pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as oysters, langoustines, lobster, turbot with beurre blanc, but also with delicate poultry dishes or mature hard cheeses like Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 data-start=\"4875\" data-end=\"4891\"\u003eAwards \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"4893\" data-end=\"5018\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4893\" data-end=\"4925\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4895\" data-end=\"4925\"\u003e 2015 – 97 p (James Suckling) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4926\" data-end=\"4958\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4928\" data-end=\"4958\"\u003e 2015 – 96 p (Wine Spectator) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4959\" data-end=\"4988\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"4988\"\u003e 2015 – 96 p (Jeb Dunnuck) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4989\" data-end=\"5018\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4991\" data-end=\"5018\"\u003e 2015 – 95 p (Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Moet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775882203215,"sku":"6460","price":239.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/Dom_Perignon_2015_in_giftbox_6e93b93c-6ca4-4e0d-893f-9ce65066f7d2.webp?v=1768482362"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-dom-perignon.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}