Description

The Prestige Cuvee from the House of Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon is the quintessential choice for the connoisseur of Champagne. 2008 was the final release of Richard Geoffroy reign as Chef de Cave at the World's most famous Champagne house. Already established as one of the greatest Champagnes ever produced the 2008 has become an icon of the wine world. Parker Points : 95+ / 100 J. Robinson : 18,5 / 20 Wine Advocate-Parker : The finest release of this iconic cuvée since the 1996 vintage, the 2008 Dom Pérignon wafts from the glass with an incipiently complex bouquet of Meyer lemon, green apple, dried white flowers and oyster shell, with only subtle hints of the smoky, autolytic aromas that have been such a prominent signature of recent releases. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, deep and complete, its notable flesh and amplitude controlled by incisive acids, with a youthfully exuberant but elegant mousse and a long, beautifully delineated finish. Considering the sheer size of this cuvée, it's a remarkable achievement and a fitting release with which to conclude Richard Geoffroy's tenure as chef de cave. Given the 2008's intensity and balance, I suspect purists will be anticipating later disgorgements with lower dosage and more time on the lees with particular enthusiasm. Tasted three times, with consistent results.