2003 Dom Perignon P2
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Tasting notes
Dom Pérignon’s 2003 P2 comes from one of the most atypical vintages in Champagne; the warm vintage bringing fantastic density to the palate. It has a complex, toasty, yet delicate nose with citrus peel, dried sage, grilled hazelnuts and subtle truffle aromas. The power comes on the palate, with concentrated sweet fruit (ripe apples and roasted pineapple), backed by a luscious, creamy mouthfeel, and a beautiful salinity on the long finish. The bracing acidity promises this P2 still has a long way to go, although it is showing beautifully at 18 years of age. It is a blend of 62% Pinot Noir (the highest proportion in the wine’s history) and 38% Chardonnay. The dosage is 5g/l.
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James Suckling
Essi Avellan MW
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Flamboyant and open with generosity and brightness. Chewy and beautiful. Full-bodied. It envelopes the fruit. Rich and fruity. Closes down. Drink now.
The 2003 Champagne Plentitudes 2 offers great depth and richness, which speaks to the warmth of the vintage and the long élevage of the Plentitudes program. The wine’s pretty, layered, floral notes are ripe with custard, sunny baked apple, apricot brûlée, and toasted brioche. The palate is ripe but also has substantial freshness, with notes of toffee, pineapple, and spice. It has a delicate note of phenolic bitterness on the finish, but it is not unpleasant. It is approachable now or can be enjoyed over the coming 15-20 years.
The 2003 Dom Pérignon P2 takes all the natural intensity of the first release and turns the dial up to eleven. Power, generosity and volume are all exalted. The P2 balances richness with a greater sense of creaminess that comes through extended time on the cork. Readers should expect a ample, heady Champagne that is very much built for the dinner table. I can't say I am especially surprised by how well the P2 shows, even in this freakishly hot, dry year, as the first release continues to be terrific. (Originally published in May 2021)
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.