Guide VERON des Champagnes 2013
(around
145 Euros per bottle)
Mythical Champagne
The
36th vintage of this legendary cuvée, which began production
back in 1921.
The bottle is distinctive and incomparable.
Appearance :
·
Pale gold with delicate green glints
Remarkably fine perlage
·
Elegant bead
· Bright
Nose :
- Captivating
generosity
- Staggering complexity, the result of blending a selection of
quality grapes from 17 Grand Cru of Champagne, and in particular:
- Aÿ, Bouzy, Verzenay and Mailly, also the legendary Premier Cru
of Hautevillers for the Pinot Noir
- Avize, Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger for the Chardonnay
·
Sometimes with notes of butter, caramel,
brioche, pastries, toasted bread and skilfully roasted coffee, an expression of
lengthy ageing sur lattes of the bottles before disgorgement
· Sometimes with aromas of white flowers, hazelnut, peach, pear, lemon, grapefruit, apricot, raisins and exotic fruit, combined with subtle spices (pepper, cinnamon, vanilla)
Palate :
·
Sumptuous
·
Perfect balance between a complex, dense and intense
roundness and a mineral freshness, favoured by a delicate effervescence
·
Revealing the fine spices, walnut, hazelnut, fresh
citrus and exotic fruits
·
Delicately roasted finish, bolstered by an exquisite
almondy hint
· Exceptional length on the palate
With this Dom Pérignon Vintage 2002, reference to a mysterious and unrivalled champenois, Richard Geoffrey, Chef de Cave of the Champagne House of Dom Pérignon, signs a superb interpretation of the 2002 vintage. Knowingly bringing out the quintessence of the superb ripeness and health of the grapes harvested, thanks to meticulous, non-intervention oenology.
A source of rare and intense emotions,
delicious on any special occasion, as an aperitif with foie gras canapés
and spice bread for example.
For further information :
Champagne Dom Pérignon
20 avenue de Champagne
51 200 EPERNAY
Tel. +33 03 26 51
20 20
Email:
contact@domperignon.com
Website: www.domperignon.com
