Users
98pPros
97pFine
97p
96 Tb points
The Tb points given to this wine are the world’s most valid and most up-to-date evaluation of the quality of the wine. Tastingbook points are formed by the Tastingbook algorithm which takes into account the wine ratings of the world's 50 best-known professional wine critics, wine ratings by thousands of tastingbook’s professionals and users, the generally recognised vintage quality and reputation of the vineyard and winery. Wine needs at least five professional ratings to get the Tb score. Tastingbook.com is the world's largest wine information service which is an unbiased, non-commercial and free for everyone.
News
Dom Perignon 1973
Years ago, I was on a long filming trip in the Austrian Alps. Exhausted by the long weeks, we decided together with my then girlfriend to enjoy ourselves by driving to Prague to spend a romantic New Year’s Eve for just the two of us. However, like so many other times in the past, fate intervened, and the New Year that we had planned to spend romantically just with each other turned out to be the complete opposite. A notabl...
Wine Description
The Story
At the end of the 17th Century, Dom Pierre Pérignon stated his ambition to create ‘the best wine in the world’. On 29 September 1694, Dom Pierre Pérignon wrote that his mission was to create “the best wine in the world.” He dedicated himself to improving viticulture techniques, perfecting the art blending grapes from different crus, and introduced the gentle and fractional pressing to obtain white wine from black grapes.Ever since, the House...
Wine Information
Dom Pérignon 1973 is a highly acclaimed and historic vintage Champagne, widely regarded as one of the house's most successful aged releases. The 1973 growing season in Champagne was exceptionally favorable, allowing for a perfect balance between vibrant acidity and rich fruit ripeness.
Tasting Profile and Characteristics
At over 50 years old, this Champagne is fully mature and displays a deep, often amber-toned golden color.
- Aroma:...
Recommended glass shape
Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 450€ | +16.9% |
| 2020 | 1 240€ | +26.5% |
| 2016 | 980€ | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 932€ | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 866€ | +16.2% |
| 2012 | 745€ | - |
| 2026 | 2020 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 450€ +16.9% | 1 240€ +26.5% | 980€ +5.2% | 932€ +7.6% | 866€ +16.2% | 745€ - |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.