2009 Dom Perignon
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Tasting notes
Aromas of fresh brioche, green pear, waxy citrus rind, iodine and subtly autolytic top notes mingle in an inviting bouquet, introducing the 2009 Dom Pérignon. It's a medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy wine that's rich and textural, with good concentration and lively acids despite being the ripest rendition in the history of this cuvée. As I wrote earlier this year, while the wine is open and enveloping, there's also enough energy and structure here to promise good mid-term aging potential, something that becomes more apparent as the wine loses a little puppy fat. (WK)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
James Suckling
More reviews and scores
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 100% grands and premier crus. Aged for seven years on the lees. Dosage 4 g/l. Tasted blind. Massively concentrated ripe nose. Big and sweetish. Dramatic. But ready and creamy. (JR)
100% grand and premier cru vineyards. 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. Seven years' ageing on lees. Dosage 4 g/l. Tasted blind. Nutty. Well integrated. A very attractive wine. Not too austere. Real complexity. Pungent. So precisely built! Very long. (JR)
Whiffs of reduction and petrol largely dominate the softly yeasty and citrusy white orchard fruit-suffused nose. There is fine richness to the succulent yet refined middle weight flavors that are shaped by the typically fine mousse of Dom, all wrapped in a moderate dry, classy and focused finale. This is actually quite elegant for the vintage and unlike several other recent vintages that will require more time, the 2009 version could actually be enjoyed now thanks to the solid concentration and slightly lower acidity. With that said, I would be inclined to hold this for a few more years first though again, this is sufficiently supple such that it wouldn't be a vinous crime to pop a bottle today.
About the producer
Dom Pérignon is one of the most highly regarded and well-known Champagnes in the world. The first and original prestige cuvée Champagne, it is today owned by LVMH.