Champagne Dom Pérignon

In the world of Champagne, certain names immediately evoke prestige and excellence. Dom Pérignon is one of them. More than simply a brand, it has become an icon: a symbol of refinement, rarity and uncompromising standards that holds a unique place in the history of Champagne. Its distinctive character lies as much in its style as in its philosophy. Dom Pérignon breaks with convention, reinventing itself with every vintage while remaining true to its identity. It is this rare approach that continues to captivate Champagne connoisseurs and enthusiasts around the world!

A tribute to a visionary

Dom Pérignon pays tribute to Dom Pierre Pérignon, the illustrious Benedictine monk and cellar master of the Abbey of Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers. Popular legend credits him with playing a role in the development of the Champagne method, which involves a second fermentation in the bottle. He made a significant contribution to the improvement of viticultural and winemaking practices in Champagne, from selecting the finest grapes from different crus to mastering the art of blending. This relentless pursuit of perfection lives on in every Dom Pérignon cuvée. When the first Dom Pérignon vintage was released in the 20th century, the aim was to create an exceptional Champagne that would honour the legacy of Dom Pierre Pérignon.

Who created and owns Dom Pérignon? A prestigious champagne from Moët & CHandon

Dom Pérignon is produced by Moët & Chandon, one of Champagne’s most renowned houses. The first Dom Pérignon vintage, released in 1936, was the 1921 vintage, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the history of this exceptional Champagne. Named after Dom Pierre Pérignon, the Benedictine monk associated with the Abbey of Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers, Dom Pérignon embodies his enduring pursuit of excellence.

Dom Pérignon was born from the ambition to create an the best wine in the world. Its identity is rooted in an unwavering quest for harmony and balance.

The vintage: the defining hallmark of a premium champagne

Most Champagnes are blends of wines from different years, allowing the house style to remain consistent from one release to the next. Dom Pérignon takes a different approach: it is exclusively a vintage Champagne. Dom Pérignon Champagne is produced only in years that are considered exceptional enough to express the Maison’s vision. Its ambition is to create a Champagne that captures the character of each vintage, whatever the challenges of the growing season, while maintaining a distinctive sensory profile defined by structure, tension, aromatic complexity and body.

Exceptional terroirs

Each Dom Pérignon Champagne cuvée is crafted from grapes harvested from the finest vineyards of the House of Moët & Chandon. These vineyards are classified as Grands Crus and Premiers Crus in the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne. The selection of plots is based on rigorous criteria such as the balance of grape varieties, exposure and aromatic potential. The choice is made vintage after vintage, guided by a philosophy of reinvention and creation.

Blending: the DNA of Dom pérignon's style

Blending is one of the most crucial stages in the production of Dom Pérignon Champagne. From vine management right through to wine fermentation, every stage is designed with this phase in mind. Each blend expresses both the diversity of the raw materials and the perfect balance of the fruit, between freshness and ripeness, as well as its ageing potential.

Ageing: a guarantee of Dom Pérignon's Complexity

Dom Pérignon Champagne is renowned for its unique aromatic complexity and impressive ageing potential. These characteristics are the result of a particularly long ageing process. This premium Champagne reaches its full expression after eight years of ageing in the cellar for Plénitude 1. The House of Dom Pérignon also re-releases older vintages, disgorged after 15 years for Plénitude 2 (P2) and after 25 years for Plénitude 3 (P3). These ‘Plénitudes’ offer the opportunity to discover another, more intense and profound facet of the vintage.

The Dom Pérignon range of Champagnes comprises just a few cuvées, each with its own unique character.

Dom Pérignon Vintage champagne

Embodying harmony, Dom Pérignon Vintage is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, crafted to reflect the unique balance of each vintage. It is distinguished by its perfect balance of freshness, depth and aromatic complexity.

Dom Pérignon Rosé champagne

Rarer and more intense, Dom Pérignon Rosé reflects the bold creativity of Dom Pérignon. This Champagne, with its assertive personality, undergoes a slow and carefully controlled ageing process in the cellar for nearly twelve years. The result is an intense, clear Champagne with a vinous structure and a beautiful balance between fruity freshness and exceptional depth.

Dom Pérignon P2 champagne

The Dom Pérignon 2ème Plénitude cuvée offers a fresh take on the vintage. This Champagne’s extended ageing of over fifteen years endows it with exceptional characteristics: remarkable depth, striking energy and exceptional aromatic richness. Ideal for a vibrant and rare sensory experience!

Each Dom Pérignon Champagne cuvée is a unique expression of an exceptional year. Each vintage is therefore unique, with its own distinct character, contributing to the richness of the range.

Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 champagne

The 2009 vintage, generous and sun-drenched, yielded grapes of exceptional ripeness, resulting in a remarkable Dom Pérignon Rosé. A true embodiment of fruit, this Champagne expresses all the aromatic nuances of Pinot Noir (raspberry, cherry and strawberry) enhanced by the delicacy and minerality of Chardonnay. On the palate, Dom Pérignon Rosé reveals lovely roundness, exceptional richness and generosity.

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 Champagne

A late vintage, 2013 produced a Champagne that strikes a balance between acidity and roundness. Elegant and precise, its aromatic bouquet offers a blend of citrus notes, vegetal nuances and spicy aromas. Finesse, a silky texture and a briny sensation are evident on the palate.

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 champagne

Characterised by exceptional contrasts, the 2015 vintage is generous and well-balanced. The result is a Dom Pérignon Vintage that combines intensity, fullness and delicacy. This Champagne offers a complex aromatic profile, blending toasty notes, floral aromas and fruity freshness.

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017 champagne

Dry and contrasting, the 2017 vintage produced highly ripe Chardonnays and rare yet well-balanced Pinot Noirs. This Dom Pérignon Vintage combines aromatic notes of petrichor, jasmine and candied zest. Both rich and taut, this Brut Champagne stands out for its duality, balancing bitterness and acidity, sweetness and tension.

Dom Pérignon P2 2006 champagne

For connoisseurs seeking a more exceptional sensory experience, the Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 Champagne cuvée is ideal. Characterised by a hot, dry season, the 2026 vintage yielded a harvest of superior quality. The long ageing on the lees gives this refined and vibrant Champagne a remarkable balance between tension and opulence.

What is the best champagne for special occasions? Go for a Magnum of Dom Pérignon

Wines age better in larger bottles, and to truly appreciate the meticulous care that goes into a vintage Champagne – which is patiently aged throughout its production – it deserves to be enjoyed in the best possible way. Dom Pérignon is, by its very nature, a Champagne reserved for those moments that really matter. In a magnum, it takes on a whole new dimension. This larger format allows the sparkling wine to develop more slowly and harmoniously, enhancing the finesse of its bubbles and the complexity of its aromas tenfold. Thanks to its generous size, a Dom Pérignon magnum makes an impressive centrepiece at the table and is always a safe choice for special occasions, whether it’s a milestone birthday, a wedding or an exceptional dinner party.

The price of Dom Pérignon varies depending on the vintage, the type and the rarity of the cuvée. A bottle of Dom Pérignon Vintage costs around £210 to £220, depending on the vintage. The bottle size also affects the price. You should therefore budget around £700 for a Dom Pérignon Vintage magnum. The price of Dom Pérignon Rosé or P2, on the other hand, is around £400.

Why is Dom Pérignon Champagne so expensive?

Its prestigious reputation certainly contributes to the high price of Dom Pérignon Champagne. This prestige stems from a lengthy production process characterised by extremely high standards: rigorous selection of grapes, sourced only in exceptional years; blending with remarkable precision; and lengthy ageing in the cellar. Its rare and unique expertise, passed down through the centuries, also contributes to the prestige of Dom Pérignon Champagne.

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