Type: Champagne
Origin: France
Approx Cost: $250
http://www.domperignon.com
Dom is sexy. There’s just no doubt about it. This vintage comes in a sleek black box with silver outlines. Once you press the buttons on the base and lift the lid up it only gets sexier. That familiar bottle shape with the timeless logo.
Couldn’t wait.
There has been a lot of discussion about this vintage. Initially a lot of people said it wasn’t great, but lately the tide has been changing and positive reviews have been more forthcoming. Could it be a grower?
Pop the cork and the aroma just fills the air. It’s nothing short of extraordinary. Peach, honey, lemon and apricot swirl around before me.
It pours with a nice mid-gold with the slightest touch of green.
The mousse and bead are a work of art. Tiny, persistent and explosive. They help the aroma circulate even more.
Finally, the sip. It really is an explosion of that familiar Dom taste. The fragrant, fruity elegance that is just so unique to the brand. The peach, honey, lemon and apricot promised on the nose deliver and are joined by some more savoury flavours. A touch of spice, tobacco and a little pineapple. The bead is still furious and forces everything into every corner of your mouth.
It’s still really tight and shows good signs for the future. 5 or so more years will do it a lot of justice and give it time to settle.
I wouldn’t say it’s an outstanding vintage, but it really is quite nice and well worth the price.
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