Dom Perignon Champagne 2012
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DPCH201214 UCAU
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Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the world.
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The pervasive character of the 2010 Champagne vintage is magnificent.
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It’s one of the seminal vintages of a fantastic decade.
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1 or more bottles$399.00
Editors notes
Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the world.
Owned by pioneers of luxury, Luis Vuitton Möet Hennessy (LVMH), Dom Pérignon champagnes are uniquely crafted by vino-genius Richard Geoffroy, otherwise known as ‘Chef de Cave’.
Blend: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
Disgorged for a minimum of 1 year before release
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- Creamy
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Critic Scores & reviews
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Jancis Robinson MW
18.5"Classic lemon-zest and tension nose that I associate with Dom Pérignon, but with extra weight and depth. And quite marked phenolics on the end which suggest this will have a remarkably long life. And, as Vincent Chaperon readily admitted, will definitely show up as a P2 star. Clean and neat and with light smokiness on the finish. Dom P always plays the reduction card. Hugely impressive persistence."
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Decanter
98"What a magnificent bouquet for this Dom Pérignon 2012! Pastry, a hint of smoke and autolytic notes provide a compelling counterpart to eager yet elegant aromas of citrus (lime, tangerine and kumquat) joined by those of fresh fruit, herbs, liquorice, and menthol. There is even a refreshing note of ivy. The palate is tense, vibrant, and very fresh despite its impressive density, which meets its match with an unending finish. This 2012 incarnates the very essence of Dom Pérignon with such a concentrated degree of intensity, along with a capacity for ageing, that it is surely destined for a second life in a P2 edition."
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France
Wine is being produced throughout France and has been done for over 2,500 years with certain Châteaux dating their history back to Roman times, around 6th Century BC. Ranking second in the world in per-capita consumption and first in total production quantity. More so than the overall quantity of wine is the quantity of truly great wines coming out of France makes the nation the envy of wine-making nations worldwide.
Two concepts pivotal to the higher end French wines, in particular, are the idea of 'terroir' and the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system. Terroir refers to the way the geography, geology and climate find their way into the glass, telling a story of the origin of the wine. The AOC was set up in 1935 and has the primary goal of protecting the authenticity of the wines and the livelihoods of the producers. Appellation rules strictly define which varieties of grapes and winemaking practices are approved for classification in each of France's several hundred geographically defined appellations, which can cover entire regions, individual villages or in some cases, like in Burgundy even specific vineyards.
Classic wine regions in France include Champagne (home of Champagne), Burgundy (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot), Alsace (Aromatic varietals), Loire Valley (Chenin Blanc, Crémant) and the Rhône Valley (Syrah, Grenache Mourvedre)
The Bordeaux classification of 1855 is still in use, as is the Sauternes and Barsac Classification of the same year. Wines from certain regions can be bought En Primeur, which is when the wine is sold prior to it being bottled.
Champagne
Champagne is a wine region to the north-east of Paris where wine has been grown since the Romans first planted in the 5th century and the region is most well known for the sparkling wine that goes by the regions name.
Champagne is made from 3 grapes. The two red grapes Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and the white grape Chardonnay. All three are commonly blended though a ‘blanc de blanc’ meaning ‘white from white’ indicates that only Chardonnay was used. Conversely a ‘blanc de noir’ or ‘white from black’ indicates that the two red grapes were used.
A common misconception is that Champagne was invented by Dom Pérignon. Although this is not the case, he made considerable contributions to the quality and production methods used in the region. The very first bottles of Champagne were created by accident, and coined ‘the devil’s wine’ for all the popping corks. Sparkling wine in Australia was referred to as Champagne but this practise has long been disallowed.
Methode Champenoise is the traditional method by which Champagne is produced and if you see Millisime on a bottle, it represents the fact that the wine comes from a particular vintage rather than being blended, which is the more common practice.
Icons such as Dom Pérignon and Kristal are world reknowned, but we find as much pleasure in the smaller Champagne houses such as Gosset and Jacquinot. Magnums are perfect for the festive occasions and half bottles are also available.
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Grand CruGrand Cru Champagne Tasting Brisbane 20th October 2022 6.30pm$229.00 per ticketRiverside Centre, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000It’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring more than 15 of France’s finest Champagnes. At this dinner, we'll taste and talk through all that this special region has to offer, from the boutique producers to the most iconic of Houses. The Grand Cru Champagne series is the perfect opportunity to taste some unfamiliar champagne brands alongside your familiar favourites showcasing new vintages. With superb selection hand chosen by us, this is the best way to learn more about the region of Champagne and maybe even find your next favourite wine to drink at home! With our previous evenings selling out quickly, you’ll need to get in early to secure your spot at this tasting! Wines will be presented in 4 brackets matched to courses in a sit-down dinner. Full wine list to be announced closer to the date.Read More -
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Grand CruGrand Cru Champagne Tasting and Dinner Perth 19th April 2023 6.30pm$275.00 per ticket131 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000Read MoreIt’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring more than 12 of France’s finest Champagnes.
The Grand Cru Champagne series is the perfect opportunity to taste some unfamiliar Champagne brands alongside your familiar favourites showcasing new vintages. With a superb selection curated by us, this is the best way to learn more about the region of Champagne and maybe even find your next favourite wine to drink at home!
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About the brand Dom Pérignon
Dom Pérignon was a French Benedictine monk who lived from 1638 to 1715 and is best known for his work at the Benedictine Abbey of Hautvillers in the Champagne region of France. As a cellar master, he developed the méthode champenoise, a winemaking technique involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle that creates carbon dioxide and gives Champagne its signature bubbles.
While Dom Pérignon did not invent Champagne, he greatly improved the quality of the wine with his innovative techniques and became synonymous with the high standards and excellence of Champagne production. His contributions to the Champagne industry were so significant that the renowned Champagne house Moët & Chandon named their luxury cuvée after him. Dom Pérignon champagne is highly sought after by wine enthusiasts around the world and is often regarded as one of the finest and most prestigious Champagne brands.
Dom Pérignon's legacy lives on through his impact on the Champagne industry, and his name remains closely associated with the history and tradition of this iconic French wine.
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