DOM PÉRIGNON BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2012

Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne 2012

The nose is full and varied, mingling flowers with fruit, then vegetal with mineral. The bouquet is tactile, subtly enticing us along a trail of powdery white flowers and nectarous apricot, followed by the freshness of rhubarb and mint, and the minerality of ash.

Energy dominates on the palate. After a welcoming open the wine quickly becomes vibrant and then literally explodes with a surge of effervescence and a tonic sensation. Focused by acidic and bitter notes, the finish brings a penetrating tautness, marked by ginger, tobacco and toastiness.

VARIETIES: 51% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir, 4 grams/liter
REGION: Épernay, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
AGEING: 8 years on the lees, Disgorged: February 2019
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 8 – 10 years
SERVE: Serve at 8 – 10ºC
CRITICS SCORES: D/98, JS/97, WS/96, RP/96
VIVINO: Average 4.6 ★★★★✰
FITS TO: With its precision and vibrancy, Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012 can pair in a fantastic way with the minerality and freshness of seafood. Vintage 2012 can also react with intense culinary sensations, such as spicy dishes, which are an interesting way to let the wine express itself.

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2012 | Vintage | Dom Perignon – LVMH

A YEAR FULL
OF PARADOXES

A year full of paradoxes for winemaking, 2012 gave birth to a great vintage, surmounting multiple challenges. A series of climate events descended upon the vineyards: frost in the winter and spring, torrential rains, hailstorms and cold spells while the vines were flowering, plus intense heat waves over the summer. A warm and dry climate alleviated any concerns as to the health of grapes, favoring the maturation of the fruit. The harvest begins on September 10. Tasting the grapes revealed tremendous promise, with a balance between freshness and generosity.

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012 reveals a unique structure, resonating to the rhythm of controlled energy. Channelled by an acidity and bitterness that burst forth magnificently, it combines intensity, contained tautness and extreme contradictions.