Brut (2013)

About this wine

The 2013 Dom Pérignon opens with a delicate nose featuring green notes of eucalyptus and mint, transitioning to aromas of mirabelle plums, apricot, and orange blossom. Subtle hints of pepper, cardamom, and licorice add depth, while saline and toasty nuances complete the bouquet. On the palate, it presents a medium-bodied profile with high acidity, delivering flavors of ripe melon, mandarin orange, toasted brioche, and candied ginger. The finish is long and creamy, leaving a lasting impression of minerality and finesse.

About the grape

Dom Pérignon's 2013 Brut Champagne is crafted exclusively from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, omitting the commonly used Pinot Meunier. The exact blend varies by vintage to best express each year's unique characteristics. Chardonnay contributes freshness and finesse, while Pinot Noir adds structure and depth. This meticulous blending and extended aging on lees for at least seven years result in the champagne's renowned complexity and longevity.

Quick facts

• 🍇 Dom Pérignon is always a vintage Champagne, meaning it's made exclusively from grapes harvested in a single year, showcasing that year's unique characteristics.
• 🌦️ The 2013 vintage experienced a late harvest due to a cold, wet winter and a hot, dry summer, resulting in a unique balance of acidity and roundness.
• 🍾 Dom Pérignon is produced by Moët & Chandon and is named after a 17th-century Benedictine monk who made significant contributions to Champagne production.
• ⏳ Each bottle of Dom Pérignon undergoes a minimum of seven years of aging on the lees, contributing to its complexity and richness.
• 👃 The 2013 vintage of Dom Pérignon offers a delicate nose with notes of eucalyptus, mint, mirabelle plums, apricot, and orange blossom.

Palate profile

Producer

Dom Pérignon is a prestigious Champagne brand named after Dom Pierre Pérignon, a 17th-century Benedictine monk who significantly advanced winemaking techniques in the Champagne region. Appointed as the cellar master of the Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668, he pioneered methods such as blending grapes from different vineyards to enhance wine quality and introduced the use of thicker glass bottles to withstand fermentation pressure. Contrary to popular belief, he did not invent sparkling Champagne but improved its production. The first vintage of Dom Pérignon was produced in 1921 and released in 1936, establishing it as a symbol of luxury and excellence in the world of Champagne.