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Dom Perignon Champagne Brut 2008

Dom Pérignon’s Creative Director Lenny Kravitz has reimagined the iconic Dom Pérignon bottle, working hammered metal across the shield, creating a patina that lends the metal an inalterable, contemporary vibe.

2008 was dominated by grey, overcast skies – an exception in a decade characterized by bold, generous sunshine. Just when the harvest was getting underway, the weather conditions were finally perfect: blue skies and prolonged north-northeasterly winds. The grapes were riper than anyone dared hope, and had truly outstanding balance. The vines were in perfect health. To the bracing acidity, concision and aromatic purity expected of the 2008 vintage, Dom Pérignon adds depth, density and complexity. The light is warmer and less harsh.

The opening bouquet is complex and luminous, a mingling of white flowers, citrus and stone fruit. The overall effect is enhanced by the freshness of aniseed and crushed mint. The final aromas offered by the wine are starting to show spicy, woody and roasted notes. After a long period of reluctance, the wine is finally opening up. There is complete balance between the nose and the palate. Its slender, minimalist, pure, toned, athletic character is now also expressed with warmth. The fruit is pronounced and clear. The vintage’s characteristic acidity is remarkably well integrated. Its persistence is mainly aromatic, grey, smoky and highly promising. The wine enjoys duality: warmth & freshness, meat & iodine pairings, cooked & raw. Spices enhance and accentuate 2008’s effervescence and densify the wine.

Vinous 98 points

Wine Advocate 96 points

James Suckling 98 points

 

Dom Perignon Champagne Brut 2008 Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Clear with golden hues
• AROMA: White flowers, citrus and stone fruit up front with fresh aniseed, crushed mint and final notes of roasted wood
• TASTE: Pronounced notes of citrus and sone fruit as well integrated acidity
• ABV: 12.5%