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Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon(1998)
- Winery:
- Moët & Chandon
- Varietal:
- Champagne Blend
- Region:
- France > Champagne
- Type:
- Sparkling Wine
- Color:
- White
- User Tags:
- fruit, sparkling, color descriptors, citrus, champagne, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, nuts, acidic, balance, resinous
The Dom Pérignon Vintage 1998 has a special way of holding its final note on and on. It's as if it doesn't want to let go. It's surprising, unique and magnicent." Richard Geoffroy, Chef de Cave Color: Pale yellow with golden highlights. On the nose: The initial notes of fresh almond and grapefruit gradually lead into cashew nut and spices complemented by lightly toasted brioche. On the palate: Satiny texture unfurls on the palate, embracing and caressing it. Momentary weightlessness with a vibrating finish arouses the taste buds with controlled ardor. The persistence read more...is remarkable, with the slightest undertone of tartness (citrus zest and buds.) The 1998 Harvest The year featured two unusual and contrasting weather related events: Record high temperatures in August followed by exceptional rainfall in the first half of September. Patience prevailed at harvest and was rewarded by a period of miraculously good weather resulting in healthy, especially well-ripened grapes.
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April 2008
- The Dom Perignon Vintage 1998 has a special way of holding its final note on and on. It's as if it doesn't want to let go. It's surprising, unique and magnicent. Richard Geoffroy, Chef de Cave Color:Pale yellow with golden highlights. On the nose: The initial notes of fresh almond and grapefruit gradually lead into cashew nut and spices complemented by lightly toasted brioche. On the palate:Satiny texture unfurls on the palate, embracing and caressing it. Momentary weightlessness with a vibrating finish arouses the taste buds with controlled ardor. The persistence is remarkable, read more...with the slightest undertone of tartness (citrus zest and buds.) The 1998 HarvestThe year featured two unusual and contrasting weather related events: Record high temperatures in August followed by exceptional rainfall in the first half of September. Patience prevailed at harvest and was rewarded by a period of miraculously good weather resulting in healthy, especially well-ripened grapes. (hide)
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- August 2007
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Pale yellow. An enticing blend of red berries, with the initial notes of fresh almond and grapefruit gradually leading into cashew nut and spices complemented by lightly toasted brioche on the nose. The satiny texture unfolds on the palate, embracing and caressing it. Momentary weightlessness with a vibrating finish arousing the taste buds with controlled ardor. There is a slightest undertone of tartness, citrus zest and buds, with the significant persistence.
- June 2008
- A wonderful champagne, light, crisp, and warm with a lovely light golden color. Bubbles were plentiful and effervescent. Slightly nutty and very well-rounded.
- December 2006
- Light straw color. The nose showed citric notes, yeast and later some coffee too. Very young, huge acidity even agressive. Great ageing potential. [91]
- Jancis Robinson
- 16/20
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May 2008
- Light greenish gold. First bottle corked. Flirtatious and lively nose. Really quite aromatic! Then a bit sweet on the front palate. Still quite tight. May unwind to something much more exciting though the fruit doesn't seem the freshest or zestiest. I wonder whether this is a cork problem?
