FORMAT: 0.75L
GRAPE VARIETY: CHARDONNAY 50%, PINOT NOIR 50%
DOSAGE: BRUT
VINTAGE: 2008
PLACE: AOC CHAMPAGNE-FRANCE
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5%VOL
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Dom Pérignon creates only Vintage Champagnes, made from the best grapes selected in a single year. It never stops reinventing itself to best interpret the exclusive character of each season. It refuses compromises, giving up the creation of the Millesimato when the harvest is not up to par. After a minimum of eight years of elaboration, the wine reaches a perfect balance, the most beautiful promise of the Maison. This is Dom Pérignon Vintage, the Plénitude of Harmony. |
2008: A CHAMPAGNE MIRACLE
2008 is a year dominated by gray and cloudy skies: an exception compared to the rest of the decade, characterized by a prevalence of beautiful and generously sunny weather. Just as the harvest begins, the weather conditions are finally perfect: blue skies and persistent north and north-east winds. The grapes are riper than expected and present a truly extraordinary balance. The vines are in perfect health.
To the bracing acidity, essentiality and aromatic purity, typical characteristics of the 2008 vintage, Dom Pérignon adds depth, density and complexity. The brightness is warmer and less penetrating.
ON THE NOSE
The attack of the bouquet is complex and bright: a mix of white flowers, citrus and stone fruits. The overall effect is emphasized by the freshness of anise and freshly chopped mint. The final aromas offered by the wine begin to reveal spicy, woody and toasted notes.
ON THE PALATE
After a long period of reticence, the wine finally fully reveals its personality, characterized by a complete balance between nose and palate. Its fine, minimalist, pure, tonic and vigorous character is finally expressed also through warmer notes. The fruit is clear and pronounced. The typical acidity of the vintage is decidedly well integrated. Its persistence is mainly aromatic, austere, smoky and particularly promising.