Dom Perignon 2012

The 2012 vintage is a powerful, dense release from Dom Perignon, from a growing season that delivered concentrated, age-worthy fruit.

The bouquet is tactile, with powdery white flowers and nectarous apricot, followed by rhubarb and mint freshness and a minerality of ash, unwinding into Anjou pear, smoke, toasted nuts, freshly baked bread and crisp stone fruit. Energy dominates the palate, which explodes with effervescence and a tonic sensation, medium to full-bodied and still tightly wound, framed by racy acidity and chalky grip.

• Producer: Dom Perignon (Moet & Chandon)
• Country: France
• Region: Champagne
• Vintage: 2012
• 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: 97 points, Vinous
• 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: Approachable now but built for the cellar; will reward further bottle age over the coming decade