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Dom Pérignon : Vintage 2002

Grand cru -

Champagne

- White - See details

Parker | 96

J. Robinson | 18

Decanter | 97/100

Bettane & Desseauve | 19.5/20

Wine Spectator | 95

Vinous - A. Galloni | 98/100

€374.50 Incl. VAT

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Packaging : Bottle (75cl)

1 x 75CL

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Marks and reviews

/100

Decanter

Going large now, this is methuselah number 40 out of 200, and it certainly looks the part. 2002 ranks alongside 2008 when it comes to the best vintages of the decade, but in this large format it's still closed and a little reserved. 2002 juxtaposes restraint and latent generosity above all - a wonderful enigma in every way. Ironically it was well-timed rainfall at the end of August, and a little thereafter, which sealed the deal with this vintage. Geoffroy describes this as 'Montrachet with a little added CO2'.

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Vinous

Antonio Galloni

I remember the first time I tasted the 2002 Dom Pérignon with then-Chef de Caves Richard Geoffroy at Hautvillers. It was the upcoming release at the time. As was his custom, Geoffroy served the 2002 in a flight that included a number of previous releases. The Nose was immediately stunning for its audacity. I had never tasted anything like it. Two thousand-two was a year marked by extreme ripeness in the Chardonnays, and that opulence has always been a big part of the wine's profile. Today, what strikes me most about the 2002 is its timelessness. That youthful opulence remains, yet the 2002 is still vibrant, almost shocking in its freshness. Apricot, ripe peach, tangerine oil, butter and dried flowers all build towards a captivating crescendo of aromas and flavors that saturates the finish. Readers can look forward to another two decades of exceptional drinking.

Description

A complex and refined Vintage by Dom Pérignon

The estate

Dom Pérignon champagne owes its name to Pierre Pérignon, the famous monk and cellar master of Abbey de Hautvillers in 1668, who was also known as Dom Pérignon. Legend says that Pierre Pérignon discovered what is known today as the Champagne method. As a point of interest, he taught this method to Benedictine monk, Thierry Ruinart, in 1669, which allowed Ruinart to become the first Champagne house in 1729. Since 1st January 2019, Vincent Chaperon has succeeded Richard Geoffroy as Dom Pérignon’s Cellar Master.

The wine

After several years of ageing in the house’s cool, dark chalky cellars, Dom Pérignon unveils the precious bottles of its 2002 Vintage.

The vintage

The warm and dry conditions of spring favoured a beautiful flowering period. The strong sunshine throughout summer was punctuated by cloudy and rainy episodes. The heavy rainfall at the end of August and the beginning of September gave way to very mild conditions a few days before the harvest. The health of the vineyard was very satisfactory and the grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness.

The blend

Dom Pérignon’s Vintage 2002 comprises a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

The tasting

Nose

The nose exudes scents of fresh almond and harvest, quickly giving way to notes of candied lemon and dried fruit. The bouquet is finally completed and enhanced by notes of smoke and toast.

Palate

The palate exudes delicious fruity aromas that evolve throughout the tasting. The palate is seduced by this wine’s density, its creamy texture and its intense length characterised by a subtle bitterness.