Dom Perignon Legacy Edition 2008

The Legacy Edition is a special-packaging release of the acclaimed 2008 vintage, marking the handover of the Chef de Cave role from Richard Geoffroy to Vincent Chaperon, presented in commemorative box artwork.

The wine inside is the same outstanding 2008 vintage Dom Perignon that critics rank among the finest modern-era releases: a complex, luminous bouquet of white flowers, citrus and stone fruit, lifted by a freshness of aniseed and crushed mint, with spicy, woody and roasted notes developing over time in the glass.

• Producer: Dom Perignon (Moet & Chandon)
• Country: France
• Region: Champagne
• Vintage: 2008
• Grape: Reported to be a roughly equal blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from grand and premier cru vineyards
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
• Style: Prestige cuvee vintage Champagne, special commemorative edition
• Critic score: The underlying 2008 vintage scored 96 points from 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, as per the standard 2008 vintage release