Dom Pérignon, Gift Box
    Dom Pérignon

    Dom Pérignon, Gift Box, 2002

    98/100
    Vinous
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      2002

      3x1.5L

      DP

      £2,721.13

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    1. 2002

      6x75cl

      DP

      £1,159.93

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    2002 has already proved itself a great year for Champagne, there seems to be an intensity, clear fruit, concentration and knife-edge acidic balance in the many cuvees already on the market. This time its the turn of Dom Perignon to release its version of what is swiftly becoming a legendary vintage, and they have done it in style. We like Dom Perignon, in recent and supposedly more “difficult” vintages such as 1999 and 2000 they have really overperformed and stand out when put up against those of their peers. A classic Dom Perignondemonstrates great sophistication and elegance but always with a deep richness looming quietly in the background that makes it so ageable. However even we were taken aback by 2002, the balance of racy, clear citrus and more exotic ripe fruits is quite extraordinary, without ever losing a gentle floral lemon blossom touch, or that classic dry stone steeliness. 2002 was characterised by a warm and dry Spring, with no significant frost and near-perfect flowering. The summer was marked by long sunny periods, interspersed with regular cloudy and rainy spells. The unexpectedly perfect weather just before the harvest compensated for the heavy rains of late August and early September. The vines were in good health, and the dehydration of the grape berries helped them reach new heights of ripeness. The harvest began between September 12 and 28.

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    98/100
    Antonio Galloni,
    Vinous
    I remember the first time I tasted the 2002 Dom Pérignon with then-Chef de Caves Richard Geoffroy at Hautvillers. It was the upcoming release at the time. As was his custom, Geoffroy served the 2002 in a flight that included a number of previous releases. The bouquet was immediately stunning for its audacity. I had never tasted anything like it. Two thousand-two was a year marked by extreme ripeness in the Chardonnays, and that opulence has always been a big part of the wine’s profile. Today, what strikes me most about the 2002 is its timelessness. That youthful opulence remains, yet the 2002 is still vibrant, almost shocking in its freshness. Apricot, ripe peach, tangerine oil, butter and dried flowers all build towards a captivating crescendo of aromas and flavors that saturates the finish. Readers can look forward to another two decades of exceptional drinking.
    drinking window 2022 - 2042
    date of review 12/2022

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Champagne
    Appellation:
    Champagne
    Producer:
    Dom Pérignon
    Grape Variety:
    Chardonnay/Pinot Noir
    abv:
    12.5%

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