Dom Pérignon Vintage 2010

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History of Dom Pérignon

Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to “create the best wine in the world” when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the ‘father of champagne’ for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to “drinking stars”.

Winemaker Notes

Dom Pérignon only creates vintage wines; it is an absolute commitment. Only the best grapes from the most exceptional years are used, making each vintage distinct. It is the perfect embodiment of the Power of Creation – an act of creation that elevates the mind and enlightens the world. The luminous sweetness of tropical fruit – green mango, melon, pineapple – instantly shines. It then cedes to more temperate notes, the tingle of orange zest, the mist of a mandarin orange. The wine breathes, revealing its freshness. The bloom after the rain. A tactile sensation of peony, jasmine and lilac. The wine immediately imposes its ample presence, full and massive. A sappy sensation dominates as the tactile is rapidly overtaken by the aromatic. The body unfolds: generous, firm and controlled. Then it contracts, letting the wine vibrate with spices and pepper. The energy is sustained to a scintillating, saline finish

Tasting Notes

Champagne Dom Perignon is only available as a vintage. With the Dom Perignon Vintage 2010, made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, buyers should expect the scent of yeast and fresh fruit. You can experience champagne’s maturity in the classic toasted notes that provide a long finish. On the palate, the wine treads a boundary between weightlessness and density, with a taste that elegantly lingers on a spicy note.

Food Pairing

Appetizers, pâté, foie gras, soft cheeses, fish, seafood, lobster, crab, salmon, tuna, white meats.

Dom Perignon Vintage is best paired with crispy foods that are high in fat content. Since it is known that champagne is best served with savory foods, the Dom Perignon is also best with heavily-seasoned meals. The citrus content of the Dom Perignon cuts through the dish and makes it lighter on the palate.

Though it is imperative to note that when you have Dom Perignon vintage at hand, avoid acidic or bitter dishes, please stay away from a meal with high vinegar content or salads with dark leafy greens as it will spoil your taste.

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