Description
The 2009 Dom Pérignon Brut is a prestigious vintage Champagne known for its unprecedented ripeness and richness, balanced by a surprising freshness and energy. Produced during a particularly sunny and warm decade, it is frequently described by experts as one of the most accessible and “seductive” young Dom Pérignon releases.
Expert reviewers from sources like Wine Spectator and James Suckling highlight the 2009 vintage for its dense yet agile texture.
- Aromas: Prominent notes of guava, spicy grapefruit zest, and stone fruits like white peach and nectarine, complemented by woody vanilla and toasted brioche.
- Palate: Majestic, ripe, and fleshy fruit flavors with a silky, round mouthfeel. Reviewers often note a “buttery fatness” typical of warmer years, which is now maturing into complex toasty aromas of coffee and walnut.
- Finish: Long and consistent, often featuring saline, mineral, or smoky accents.
- James Suckling: 97 points, comparing its depth to a top Grand Cru white Burgundy.
- Wine Spectator: 96 points, noting its “subtle power” and “graceful” frame.
- Decanter: 96 points, praising the maturity of the fruit.
- Drinking Window: While it is “impossible to resist in its youth” and drinking well now, experts suggest it has the structure to age gracefully through 2029 to 2035.
Size: 750ml
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Region: Champagne, France
Vintage: 2009
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