Moët et Chandon

Dom Perignon Brut

2015

Champagne

France

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Varietals

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Qualities

White

Sparkling

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GRAPE VARIETAL(S)

Chardonnay

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Chardonnay may be the most versatile white wine grape, often seen as a blank canvas. It displays various flavors and aromas depending on where it is grown and more specifically, how it is made. It can range in Palate Character from Bright & Crisp to Rich & Full depending on the climate. It is also particularly malleable and highly affected by winemaking choices like as malolactic fermentation, lees stirring, barrel fermentation and ageing practices.

Pinot Noir

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Pinot Noir is arguably the most revered grape variety in the world with origins in Burgundy, France where the best expressions can still be found. Pinot Noir is not only a tough grape to grow, it also shows miniscule differences in terroir arguably more than any other grape variety. Stylistically, it is generally higher in acid and lower in tannin but can vary depending on the location, and winemaking technique. It is very versatile with food, and shows a range of flavor from red and black fruit, floral, spice, earth, and mineral qualities.

Country / State

France

Region

Champagne

Producer

Moët et Chandon

Vintage

2015

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Moët et Chandon

Champagne

Dom Pérignon is named after a 17th century Benedictine monk, Dom Pierre Pérignon, who has been credited with inventing "Méthode Champenoise" sparkling wine. However, that is actually a myth! The process of making sparkling by adding sugar to already fermented wine was invented by an English Scientist, Christopher Merret.

That notwithstanding, Dom Pierre Pérignon deserves credit indeed for having pioneered viticultural and winemaking methods that transformed the wines of Champagne. Not only did he import the stronger bottles from England capable of withstanding the secondary fermentation in bottle, he reduced yields to increase quality and improved winemaking through careful treatment of grapes and gentle pressings. Moët et Chandon bought the brand name for their prestige cuvée in 1937.

Dom Pérignon is generally a blend of 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir. Despite its relatively large production, the wines are among Champagne’s best with beautiful texture, concentration balanced by crisp acidity, and flavors of citrus fruit, smoke, and minerality that unfold in layers.