Dom Perignon Brut 2012 - 1.5 Litre Bottle
Dom Pérignon Brut 2012 (1.5 Litre Bottle / Magnum) is a prestigious vintage Champagne from France, produced in the Champagne region. It is the flagship Cuvée de Prestige of Moët & Chandon. Named after the Benedictine monk, Dom Pierre Pérignon, who was influential in Champagne winemaking, this wine is only produced in exceptional vintage years. The 2012 vintage is celebrated for its duality, balancing the richness of a warm year with the tension of high acidity. Magnums (1.5L) of fine Champagne are highly prized because the larger format allows for a slower, more graceful aging process.
Wine Description
The wine has a bright and pale straw colour.
Aromatic Profile: The bouquet is complex, full, and varied. It mingles classic brioche, pastry, and toasted nuts with elegant notes of citrus (lime, tangerine, kumquat), apricot, white flowers, and a distinct chalky minerality.
Varietal Composition: Traditionally a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in nearly equal proportions. The 2012 vintage is noted as being around 51% Chardonnay and 49% Pinot Noir or 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir.
Palate: The palate is tense, vibrant, and energetic, yet also dense and muscular. It offers layers of white peach, crisp stone fruit, crushed blackberry, and salted caramel, structured by racy acidity and a chalky grip.
Structure: It has a highly refined and polished pinpoint mousse, with an "athletic, slender, streamlined" profile. The wine is tightly wound and focused, possessing significant intensity and depth.
Aging: Aged on the lees for a minimum of seven years in the cellars.
Dosage: Low, typically around 5 g/L or 4 g/L.
ABV: 12.5%.
Optimal Drinking Window: Considered a young wine that will age beautifully. Recommended drinking is from 2023 to 2037 or as long as 2029 to 2075+ due to its density and structure. The 2012 is cited as being destined for a second life as a P2 (Second Plénitude) edition.
Accolades
The 2012 vintage is widely considered one of the greatest of the last quarter-century.
Decanter - 98 points
John Gilman (View From the Cellar) - 98 points
James Suckling - 97 points
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) - 97 points
Jeb Dunnuck - 97 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 96+ points
Wine Spectator - 96 points
Food Pairing
This prestigious Champagne is an excellent aperitif, but its structure allows it to pair with intense culinary sensations. Suggested pairings include:
Seafood and shellfish (oysters, mussels, lobster).
Savory poultry and creamy cheeses.
Spicy dishes that allow the wine to express its vibrancy.
Vintage Quality
The 2012 growing season was marked by extreme weather, including winter and spring frosts, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall, resulting in low yields. However, the warm, dry weather later in the summer concentrated the remaining fruit, leading to exceptional ripeness, density, and concentration. The final wine is defined by a paradox: a solar vintage with a surprising, racy acidity.
Dom Pérignon Brut 2012 (1.5 Litre Bottle / Magnum) is a prestigious vintage Champagne from France, produced in the Champagne region. It is the flagship Cuvée de Prestige of Moët & Chandon. Named after the Benedictine monk, Dom Pierre Pérignon, who was influential in Champagne winemaking, this wine is only produced in exceptional vintage years. The 2012 vintage is celebrated for its duality, balancing the richness of a warm year with the tension of high acidity. Magnums (1.5L) of fine Champagne are highly prized because the larger format allows for a slower, more graceful aging process.
Wine Description
The wine has a bright and pale straw colour.
Aromatic Profile: The bouquet is complex, full, and varied. It mingles classic brioche, pastry, and toasted nuts with elegant notes of citrus (lime, tangerine, kumquat), apricot, white flowers, and a distinct chalky minerality.
Varietal Composition: Traditionally a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in nearly equal proportions. The 2012 vintage is noted as being around 51% Chardonnay and 49% Pinot Noir or 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir.
Palate: The palate is tense, vibrant, and energetic, yet also dense and muscular. It offers layers of white peach, crisp stone fruit, crushed blackberry, and salted caramel, structured by racy acidity and a chalky grip.
Structure: It has a highly refined and polished pinpoint mousse, with an "athletic, slender, streamlined" profile. The wine is tightly wound and focused, possessing significant intensity and depth.
Aging: Aged on the lees for a minimum of seven years in the cellars.
Dosage: Low, typically around 5 g/L or 4 g/L.
ABV: 12.5%.
Optimal Drinking Window: Considered a young wine that will age beautifully. Recommended drinking is from 2023 to 2037 or as long as 2029 to 2075+ due to its density and structure. The 2012 is cited as being destined for a second life as a P2 (Second Plénitude) edition.
Accolades
The 2012 vintage is widely considered one of the greatest of the last quarter-century.
Decanter - 98 points
John Gilman (View From the Cellar) - 98 points
James Suckling - 97 points
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) - 97 points
Jeb Dunnuck - 97 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 96+ points
Wine Spectator - 96 points
Food Pairing
This prestigious Champagne is an excellent aperitif, but its structure allows it to pair with intense culinary sensations. Suggested pairings include:
Seafood and shellfish (oysters, mussels, lobster).
Savory poultry and creamy cheeses.
Spicy dishes that allow the wine to express its vibrancy.
Vintage Quality
The 2012 growing season was marked by extreme weather, including winter and spring frosts, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall, resulting in low yields. However, the warm, dry weather later in the summer concentrated the remaining fruit, leading to exceptional ripeness, density, and concentration. The final wine is defined by a paradox: a solar vintage with a surprising, racy acidity.
Description
Dom Pérignon Brut 2012 (1.5 Litre Bottle / Magnum) is a prestigious vintage Champagne from France, produced in the Champagne region. It is the flagship Cuvée de Prestige of Moët & Chandon. Named after the Benedictine monk, Dom Pierre Pérignon, who was influential in Champagne winemaking, this wine is only produced in exceptional vintage years. The 2012 vintage is celebrated for its duality, balancing the richness of a warm year with the tension of high acidity. Magnums (1.5L) of fine Champagne are highly prized because the larger format allows for a slower, more graceful aging process.
Wine Description
The wine has a bright and pale straw colour.
Aromatic Profile: The bouquet is complex, full, and varied. It mingles classic brioche, pastry, and toasted nuts with elegant notes of citrus (lime, tangerine, kumquat), apricot, white flowers, and a distinct chalky minerality.
Varietal Composition: Traditionally a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in nearly equal proportions. The 2012 vintage is noted as being around 51% Chardonnay and 49% Pinot Noir or 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir.
Palate: The palate is tense, vibrant, and energetic, yet also dense and muscular. It offers layers of white peach, crisp stone fruit, crushed blackberry, and salted caramel, structured by racy acidity and a chalky grip.
Structure: It has a highly refined and polished pinpoint mousse, with an "athletic, slender, streamlined" profile. The wine is tightly wound and focused, possessing significant intensity and depth.
Aging: Aged on the lees for a minimum of seven years in the cellars.
Dosage: Low, typically around 5 g/L or 4 g/L.
ABV: 12.5%.
Optimal Drinking Window: Considered a young wine that will age beautifully. Recommended drinking is from 2023 to 2037 or as long as 2029 to 2075+ due to its density and structure. The 2012 is cited as being destined for a second life as a P2 (Second Plénitude) edition.
Accolades
The 2012 vintage is widely considered one of the greatest of the last quarter-century.
Decanter - 98 points
John Gilman (View From the Cellar) - 98 points
James Suckling - 97 points
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) - 97 points
Jeb Dunnuck - 97 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 96+ points
Wine Spectator - 96 points
Food Pairing
This prestigious Champagne is an excellent aperitif, but its structure allows it to pair with intense culinary sensations. Suggested pairings include:
Seafood and shellfish (oysters, mussels, lobster).
Savory poultry and creamy cheeses.
Spicy dishes that allow the wine to express its vibrancy.
Vintage Quality
The 2012 growing season was marked by extreme weather, including winter and spring frosts, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall, resulting in low yields. However, the warm, dry weather later in the summer concentrated the remaining fruit, leading to exceptional ripeness, density, and concentration. The final wine is defined by a paradox: a solar vintage with a surprising, racy acidity.
