Dom Perignon Vintage 2013 Champagne, 75cl Gift Boxed

2013 was a difficult vintage in Champagne. A cold and wet start to the year resulted in severely reduced yields as grapes failed to develop after flowering. Bunches that did develop however ripened more easily, receiving a greater share of the vine's energy, over a long growing season. A sunny September eventually came to the rescue and producers tended to pick later in the month to take advantage of this. The fruit from this vintage ultimately proved to be of a high quality, with good phenolic ripeness, if slightly higher than average acidity.

Dom Perignon 2013 is made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from exclusively Grands and Premieres Crus vineyards. The assemblage aged on lees in bottle for at least 8 years before disgorgement and release.

Official Tasting Notes
The delicate nose unfolds in swaths of color. The green of eucalyptus, mint and vetiver, the yellow-orange of mirabelle plums, apricot and orange blossom, the brown of pepper, cardamom and licorice sticks, and finally silvery saline and toasty hues. The mouthfeel is elegant, expressing luxuriant simplicity and precision. The refined and silky foundation becomes more pronounced at the heart. The finish is dominated by a salinity that leaves a deep sensation of consistency.