Dom Perignon 1990

The 1990 vintage is one of Dom Perignon's most celebrated older releases, now showing the deep, complex maturity of over three decades in bottle.

A medium-intensity golden colour reveals decades of graceful ageing, with a nose layered with almond, hazelnut, toast, cocoa and biscuit alongside surprisingly fresh lemon and lemon peel. Mature bottles show brioche, dried fruit and earthy, full-bodied depth, with dusty minerality, spice and preserved ginger, a creamy, delicate mousse and a long, citrus-driven finish; bottle variation is a known feature of this vintage, so provenance matters.

• Producer: Dom Perignon (Moet & Chandon)
• Country: France
• Region: Champagne
• Vintage: 1990
• Grape: A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from grand cru vineyards
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
• Style: Prestige cuvee vintage Champagne
• Critic score: 99 points, James Suckling
• Serving temperature: 8-10C
• Food pairing: Roast game, aged Comte, or mushroom and truffle dishes
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Fully mature; a wine for immediate drinking rather than further cellaring