WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Initially revealing roasted and cocoa notes, the nose of Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 gradually opens up to a floral bouquet of linden, jasmine and peony, revealing a sublime spicy dimension. A vegetal and fruity freshness then manifests itself, with aromas of chlorophyll, orange peel and green papaya.
In the mouth, the champagne unfolds first delicately, then generously. The flesh of fresh peach and nectarine envelops notes of citrus and gentian, before extending on a remarkable length.
TASTING NOTES:
There's a well-spiced, zesty edge to the flavors of glazed apple, mandarin orange peel, pink grapefruit pith and crème de cassis as they ride the finely detailed mousse of this fresh, focused Champagne. This vivid display is enriched by notes of canelé pastry, chopped almond, pastry cream, smoke and vanilla, all coming to the forefront through the midpalate and chiming on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2035.
- Wine Spectator, 96 pts.
Disgorged in January 2023, the 2015 Dom Pérignon shows a singular, ethereal profile with aromas of white pepper, iodine, ripe orchard fruits, toast, smoke, herbs and spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered, and structured, it’s enveloping and round with a delicate phenolic mid-palate that underlines chalky dry extracts, concluding with a sapid, penetrating finish with gastronomic bitterness. This iteration of Dom Pérignon, though replete with the customary charm and vinous generosity that typify the label, distinguishes itself by its structural delicate austerity and a notably phenolic profile, giving rise to a remarkably linear and well-defined style that diverges markedly from the more familiar expressions of Dom Pérignon. This is a blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter; it will age wonderfully and can be enjoyed now or over the next 20 years
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 pts.
