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1998 Dom Perignon Champagne P2 #220634302
750ml
Reviews 94 points Vinous "The 1998 Dom Perignon P2 is superb. Just starting to soften, the 1998 is beautifully layered in the glass, with a translucent, vertical sense of structure that is compelling and an attractive top note of reduction that adds freshness. Vibrant and yet wonderfully complex, the 1998 is a gorgeous wine for drinking now and over the next two decades or so. This is a very strong showing. With more and more time, the 1998 seems to have acquired an additional dimension of nuance. This is an especially majestic bottle of the 1998. (AG)" 94 points John Gilman "As mentioned above, the 1998 vintage of Dom Perignon was the first to be officially classified as 'P2' when it was re-released in the spring of 2014. The wine is aging beautifully and offers up an absolutely classical aromatic profile in its scents of dried apple and peach, salty soil tones, menthol, a touch of citrus peel and plenty of smokiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, complex and full-bodied, with a lovely core, fine focus and grip, elegant mousse and a long, refined and a point finish. This is now twenty years of age, but as it is not as structured of a vintage as years like 1996 and 2002, the 1998 is now fully into its apogee and drinking with generosity and panache- though there are still decades and decades of life ahead. (JG)"
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About Dom Perignon
Dom Pérignon, the prestige cuvée of Champagne’s renowned Moët & Chandon, embodies a rich legacy of meticulous craftsmanship and unyielding pursuit of perfection, inspired by the 17th-century Benedictine monk from whose efforts la méthode champenoise emerged. Committed solely to producing vintage expressions, Dom Pérignon is celebrated for its rigorous selection and blending of the estate's superior grapes, typically realizing no more than six vintages per decade due to the high standards it upholds.
Vincent Chaperon, the winemaker, employs house yeast strains during both primary and malolactic fermentations; each batch of grapes is fermented individually to maintain optimal control over the process. The resultant blend, predominantly equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is adjusted per the demands of the vintage. The wine, embodying the house style of fresh, mineral notes and finely honed structure, rests on its lees for an impressive seven years before undergoing riddling. Following disgorgement, a further resting period of six months precedes release, with exceptional vintages, such as 2008, held back for an extended four years.
Each Dom Pérignon vintage manifests the vision of its eponymous spiritual father, representing a unique creation showcasing the singular characteristics of its vintage. Striking a nuanced balance of ripeness, vibrancy, lightness, and intensity, these wines possess an enduring potential to age gracefully.
This devotion to vintage is evident in every aspect of Dom Pérignon's production. Sourcing only the finest grapes from the 17 Grands Crus and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers, each vintage is an intricate tapestry of nature's bounty and the indelible signature of Dom Pérignon. After an eight-year journey of refinement, each vintage comes to life, complete, seamless, and tactile, a testament to the transformative power of time, precision, and the playful audacity of the house.