Description by friarwood
ABOUT THE WINE. Founded by Claude Moët in 1743, Moët et Chandon holds a prestigious place in the world of Champagne, crafting an impressive 28 million bottles every year. It was the first Champagne house to focus solely on the production of sparkling wines, solidifying its reputation amongst the French royal court and across the globe.
The cherished Dom Perignon brand became part of Moët's collection in 1927 through a fortuitous marriage. An unexpected stir caused by the release of an older-vintage wine in 1936 inspired Marketing Director Robert-Jean de Vogüé to offer a luxury Cuvee under the Dom Perignon name. Initially just a rebottling of the 1921 Moët vintage, the brand underwent a transformation from 1943 onwards, gradually becoming distinct from its parent company.
Dom Perignon's exclusive vineyards are home to some of the finest grapes in the region. The amount produced from each vintage remains a secret, although speculation suggests it may surpass 2 million bottles.. TASTING NOTES. The 2013 vintage presents a harmonious alchemy of 49% Pinot Noir and 51% Chardonnay, its character deepened by a 5g/l dosage.
The olfactory journey begins with verdant undertones of eucalyptus, mint, and vetiver, subtly transitioning into the luscious, sun-kissed hues of mirabelle plums, apricots, and fragrant orange blossom. Delicate whispers of pepper, cardamom, liquorice, and toasted hints punctuate the aroma, concluding on a distinctive saline note. The sensory experience is refined and sumptuously textured, with a compelling saline finish..
FOOD PAIRING. Perfectly suited to seared scallops with a light citrus glaze, a rich crab bisque, or an indulgent truffle pasta, these choices will harmonize beautifully with the wine's multifaceted character.. FRIARWOOD SAYS. The namesake of this wine, Dom Perignon, was a Benedictine monk and cellar master at the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers.
His primary objective, quite paradoxically, was to remove the bubbles from the semi-sweet red wines that were the hallmark of the Champagne region at the time. Although he didn't pioneer the Champagne method, his contributions significantly shaped the winemaking practices of the region. The 2013 Dom Perignon, an embodiment of the distinct conditions of its vintage, pays homage to this enduring legacy.
Description by 8wines
Drink it now or cellar for up to 30 years. No need to decant but best to open it 20-30 minutes before service. Champagne Dom Perignon is probably the most famous in the world, a wine bearing the prestigious name of the legendary Benedictine monk who is traditionally considered the inventor of the Champenoise method and therefore of Champagne, as we know it today.
The Dom Perignon label was born in 1936 when Robert-Jean de Vogue, president of the Moet & Chandon Maison, decided to create an extraordinary wine by selecting the best reserves from the 1921 vintage. Dom Perignon has always been a vintage Champagne produced only in the best years. Its production is today followed and directed by the chef de cave Vincent Chaperon who replaced the famous Richard Geoffroy in 2019.
The grapes for the production of this extraordinary Champagne have been selected in the villages of Hautvillers, Aÿ, Bouzy, Verzenay, Mailly, Chouilly, Avize, Cramant, and Le-Mesnil. The wine spent 7 years on the lees, and its dégorgement took place in September 2021. It is a wine with a very generous and complex olfactory profile with aromas of fresh ripe fruit, dried fruit and aromatic herbs, and some light nuances of coffee powder.
It is a mature and rich wine, concentrated and dense with velvety and persistent bubbles. It is intense and elegant with a persistent finish that recalls mineral notes. Perfect with white meats and seafood; an absolute must with fish tartare.
