Dom Perignon 2008

The 2008 vintage is regarded by many critics as one of the greatest Dom Perignon releases of the modern era, from an outstanding Champagne growing season.

Light golden in colour with a fine mousse of tiny bubbles, the opening bouquet is complex and luminous, mingling white flowers, citrus and stone fruit with a nice meyer lemon note, slight nuttiness and a touch of smoke. The palate shows toasted brioche, candied ginger, pastry cream and poached plum, full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a deep core of sweet fruit, racy acidity and a long, saline finish.

• Producer: Dom Perignon (Moet & Chandon)
• Country: France
• Region: Champagne
• Vintage: 2008
• Grape: A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from grand cru vineyards
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 12.0% ABV
• Style: Prestige cuvee vintage Champagne
• Critic score: 96 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
• Serving temperature: 8-10C
• Food pairing: Grilled turbot, lobster, or triple-cream cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Drinking beautifully now with substantial further ageing potential; broad window of roughly 2020 to 2040