Dom Perignon Vintage 2009 2009 750 ml

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2009 is Moët & Chandon's prestige cuvée, made only in years the house judges exceptional and released as a single vintage rather than a non-vintage blend. It's built from roughly equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and aged on its lees for years before disgorgement, which builds the toasted, bready complexity underneath the fruit. Expect ripe orchard fruit and brioche on the nose, a rich, creamy palate of apple, pear, and citrus with a mineral edge, and a long finish that turns toward toasted almond. It's a special-occasion bottle for someone who wants Champagne at its most composed and age-worthy.

How to drink Dom Pérignon Vintage 2009

Serve it a touch warmer than an everyday sparkling wine — around 48–50°F — so the brioche and almond notes aren't locked down by the cold. It's substantial enough to carry through a full meal rather than just an aperitif; try it alongside roasted poultry or a mild aged cheese.

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