Drinking Dom Pérignon 1921 To 2013 Book
The Drinking Dom Pérignon 1921 To 2013 Book captures everything you need to know about drinking and ageing one of the world’s most respected and beloved vintage champagne Dom Pérignon.
The Drinking Dom Pérignon 1921 To 2013 Book not only provides a brief history of Dom Pérignon and champagne but also details the Dom Pérignon winemaking process and the Cuvées; Blanc, Rosé, P2/P3 and Œnothéque. This release also serves as a guide to understanding the points and bottle conditions of Champagnes.
Collectors and champagne enthusiasts will be pleased to know that it also includes 280 tasting notes with 598 points following the development of the Cuvées of Dom Pérignon starting from 2005. Lastly, author Edward Kaukoranta gives future predictions to the cuvées of Dom Pérignon and when to enjoy each vintage at its peak.
High Quality and Vintage Focus: Dom Pérignon is always a vintage champagne, meaning it is made from grapes from a single, specific year, ensuring a unique and consistent quality.
Legend of Dom Pérignon: The brand is named after a 17th-century Benedictine monk, Dom Pierre Pérignon, who was a pioneer in Champagne winemaking, though he is not credited with inventing the Champagne method.
Symbol of Luxury and Prestige: Dom Pérignon has become synonymous with luxury and high-end champagne, often associated with special occasions and celebrations.
Social Status: According to Cellarbration, the Luxury Institute’s Luxury Brand Status Index survey of Champagnes and Sparkling Wines cited Dom Perignon as “synonymous with the best in champagne”, for its consistent high quality, superb taste and social status.
History and Production:
- The first vintage of Dom Pérignon was produced in 1921 but released in 1936.
- It was originally produced from vintage Moët & Chandon Champagne and simply transferred into special bottles after being aged.
- From the 1940s, Dom Pérignon has been produced separately.
- The current wine-maker is Richard Geoffroy, who has been Chef de Cave for Dom Pérignon since the late ’90s.
