Champagne Brut AOC Vintage 2012 Dom Pérignon

Champagne Brut Vintage represents the history of Dom Pérignon and its fame is spread all over the world. This wine is dedicated to the Benedictine monk of the Abbey of Hautvillers who lived in the 17th century and who had contributed to the qualitative growth of viticulture in the Champagne region.

Dom Pérignon was one of the first cuvée de prestige in the history of Champagne. It was the brainchild of Laurence Venn, an English advertising man employed by Simon Bros. & Co., the English importer of Moët & Chandon.

It is made from the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, which are harvested in a single vintage at the end of September. Second fermentation takes place in bottle according to the Champenoise Method. The wine is then aged on the lees for at least 8 years, until the Chef de Cave deems it ready.

In the Champagne region, 2012 was a hot and dry year, eliminating any concerns about the ripeness of the grapes and allowing them to ripen to perfection. The harvest began in the middle weeks of September, depending on the plots.

Vincent Chaperon, Chef de Cave, describes it this way: "2012, more than any other vintage, reveals the uniqueness of Dom Pérignon's creative approach and the art of blending". The nose is rich and varied, combining floral and fruity aromas, followed by vegetal and mineral notes. The bouquet opens with white flowers and sweet apricot, followed by the freshness of rhubarb and mint, and the minerality of ash. The sip is energetic and crisp, with a finish that converges on sour and bitter notes, marked by ginger, tobacco and roasted aromas.