Dom Pérignon 2018

An immensely refined, polished, and beautifully balanced release that captures the generosity of the warm 2018 vintage while retaining Dom Pérignon's hallmark precision and tension. The nose opens with an inviting bouquet of white peach, candied citrus, Meyer lemon, and green apple, gradually revealing rich autolytic layers of warm brioche, toasted almond, subtle gunflint smoke, and white jasmine.

On the palate, the wine is texturally seamless and expansive. The entry is vibrant yet creamy, with an extraordinarily fine, silky mousse that glides across the palate. Fresh orchard fruits and lemon oil are framed by a brilliant, underlying chalky minerality and bright, precise acidity. Shows remarkable core depth and tension without ever feeling heavy. The finish is impressively long, crisp, and pure, concluding with a mouthwatering saline edge, subtle dried herbs, and a touch of smoky mineral toast. Beautifully expressive today, with potential to age gracefully over the next four decades.

The year unfolded under climatically ideal conditions, free from extremes, yielding a generous and balanced harvest. Chardonnay (54%) is anchored by fruit from Chouilly, while Verzenay and Aÿ provided the core of the Pinot Noir. This marks the inaugural vintage under Vincent Chaperon as Chef de Cave. The wine opens with striking aromatic purity and lush fruit tones of ripe peach, Madagascar vanilla, and lemon meringue pie. The nose remains somewhat reticent, hinting at further complexity to come. On the palate, it displays seamless harmony, textured yet precise, rich yet buoyed by a fine mineral tension. A subtle touch of phenolic grip firms the finish. Still holding much in reserve, this is a Dom Pérignon promising exceptional longevity