Dom Perignon 2013

Intro: The 2013 season brought a return to the great late-harvest years. After a cool, rainy spring delayed budding, a record-sunny summer ensured excellent grape quality. September rains gave way to dry easterly winds, keeping the fruit healthy through harvest on September 28. The result: a vintage marked by both freshness and depth, balancing acidity with full body.

Region: Champagne || Winery: Moet & Chandon

Grapes: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Aging: Over 7 years on lees in the cellar before release

ABV: 12.5% || Decant: 10-15 minutes  || Serving Temp: 8-10°C

Pairing: Pork, shellfish, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), mild and soft cheese

Tasting Notes: The delicate nose unfolds in swaths of color. The green of eucalyptus, mint and vetiver, the yellow-orange of mirabelle plums, apricot and orange blossom, the brown of pepper, cardamom and licorice sticks, and finally silvery saline and toasty hues. The mouthfeel is elegant, expressing luxuriant simplicity and precision. The refined and silky foundation becomes more pronounced at the heart. The finish is dominated by a salinity that leaves a deep sensation of consistency.

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 95 BC