Sparkling - Dom Pérignon

United Cellars - The House of ChampagneDom 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
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    • James Suckling
      98 points
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2013
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2013
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2013
    "Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."
    $399.99
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    • Decanter
      98 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      97 points
    • James Suckling
      97 points
    Dom Perignon Champagne Vintage 2012
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2012
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne Vintage 2012
    "Combining intensity, contained tautness and extreme contradictions, the Dom P..."
    $439.89
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    Dom Perignon 'P2 Plentitude' 1998
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 1998
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon 'P2 Plentitude' 1998
    "1998 saw the first introduction of the P2 Plentitude, previously named Oenoth..."
    $649.99
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    • Falstaff
      98 points
    • Robert Parker's
      98 points
    Dom Perignon Champagne 1996
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 1996
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 1996
    "The 1996 Dom Perignon possesses a beguiling (one might even say renegade) ene..."
    $799.99
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    • James Halliday
      97 points
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2000
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2000
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2000
    "2002 was one of the all-time great vintages in Champagne and this is a brilli..."
    $459.99
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    • Robert Parker's
      96 points
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2002
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2002
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2002
    "2002 was one of the all-time great vintages in Champagne and this is a brilli..."
    $499.99
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    Dom Perignon Champagne 2008
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2008
    "Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."
    $299.00
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    • Jeb Dunnuck
      98 points
    • James Suckling
      98 points
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2008
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2008
    "Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."
    $549.99
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    • Jancis Robinson
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    Dom Perignon Champagne 2009
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2009
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2009
    "Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."
    $399.99
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    Dom Perignon Champagne 2010
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2010
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2010
    "Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."
    $374.99
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    • Jancis Robinson
      18.5 points
    • Decanter
      98 points
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2012
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2012
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2012
    "Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."
    $399.00
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    • Jancis Robinson
      17.5+ points
    Dom Perignon Rose Champagne 2006
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2006
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Rose Champagne 2006
    "Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."
    $550.00
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    • Jancis Robinson
      18.5 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      95 points
    Dom Perignon Vintage 'David Lynch Collectors Edition' 2003
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2003
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Vintage 'David Lynch Collectors Edition' 2003
    "The 2003 is one of the most unusual Dom Perignons, going back to 1952. 2003 w..."
    $229.99
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    Dom Perignon Vintage 2004
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2004
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Vintage 2004
    "The 2004 vintage leaves its mark on the history of Dom Pérignon for its ease ..."
    $449.99
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    • Robert Parker's
      95 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      94 points
    Dom Perignon Vintage Rose 1998
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 1998
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Vintage Rose 1998
    "Dom Pérignon is the most famous name in the world of Champagne. It's iconic h..."
    $699.99
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    • Jancis Robinson
      18.5 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      97 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      94 points
    • James Suckling
      97 points
    Dom Perignon Œnotheque/'P2' Champagne 1998
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2000
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Œnotheque/'P2' Champagne 1998
    "Formerly known as Œnothèque Dom Pérignon now releases this special vintage un..."
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Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wine, is a type of wine that contains bubbles of carbon dioxide. The bubbles are created by a secondary fermentation process that occurs inside the bottle, which gives sparkling wine its characteristic effervescence. There are several different types of sparkling wine, including:

Sparkling wine can also be made in other regions, such as England, Australia, and New Zealand. These sparkling wines are known for their fruit-forward flavors and have a wide range of styles, some are made using traditional method similar to Champagne, while others are made using the charmat method, where the secondary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks.

Sparkling wines can vary in sweetness and dryness, the most common terms used are Brut, Extra Brut, Sec, Demi-Sec and Doux, which indicate the sweetness level. Brut is the driest, Extra Brut is the driest of all, Sec is a medium sweet, Demi-Sec is quite sweet and Doux is the sweetest.

Sparkling wine is created by:

  1. Grapes: Sparkling wine is typically made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes for Champagne, Glera for Prosecco and Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada for Cava.
    First Fermentation: The grapes are harvested and then pressed to extract the juice. The juice is then fermented in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels, depending on the winemaker's preference. This process converts the sugar in the grapes into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
  2. Secondary Fermentation: The wine is then bottled and a small amount of sugar and yeast is added, this is called the liqueur de tirage. The bottle is then sealed and stored in a cool and dark place, where the secondary fermentation takes place. This process is called the traditional method or Méthode Champenoise. The yeast consumes the added sugar and produces carbon dioxide, which dissolves into the wine, creating the bubbles.
  3. Aging: The wine is then aged for a period of time, usually several months to several years, depending on the style of sparkling wine. During this time, the yeast cells and sediment settle to the bottom of the bottle, and the wine takes on a more complex flavor and aroma.
  4. Riddling: The bottles are then placed in a special rack called a pupitre, where they are slowly turned and tilted over a period of several weeks. This process, called riddling, causes the sediment to collect in the neck of the bottle.
  5. Disgorging: The neck of the bottle is then frozen, and the frozen sediment (called the "lees") is removed by a process called disgorging. The bottle is then topped up with a small amount of wine and sugar, called the dosage, which determines the final sweetness level of the sparkling wine.
  6. Corking and Labeling: The bottle is then corked and labeled, and it is ready to be sold and enjoyed.

It's important to note that there is another method of making sparkling wine, it is called Charmat method, the secondary fermentation process occurs in a large stainless steel tank rather than in the individual bottles, after this process the wine is then bottled and ready for consumption, this method is faster and less expensive than the traditional method but it can produce less complex wines.

Sparkling wines are typically enjoyed as aperitif, or during special occasions such as weddings, New Year's Eve, and other celebrations. They can also be paired with a variety of foods, including seafood, fruit, and desserts.

 

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