{"product_id":"dom-perignon-brut-p2","title":"Dom Pérignon Brut P2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe second plénitude — a later release of a Dom Pérignon vintage after additional years of aging beyond the initial release. Where the first plénitude captures Dom Pérignon's characteristic freshness and fruit, P2 reveals a deeper, richer, more complex dimension that only extended aging on the lees produces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDom Pérignon's plénitude philosophy holds that each vintage achieves its greatest expression not once but at multiple points of peak maturity. The first release (P1) captures the wine at its initial peak — typically 8–10 years after harvest. The P2 is the same vintage released after an additional 8–10 years of further aging on the lees, unlocking a dimension of complexity that the wine was moving toward but hadn't yet fully revealed at P1.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe extended lees aging in P2 produces a transformation: the wine's acidity has softened, the fruit has concentrated and dried, the mousse has become more integrated and creamy, and the autolytic complexity of bread, toasted brioche, and hazelnut has deepened considerably. P2 Dom Pérignon is one of the most compelling arguments for extended Champagne aging — a direct demonstration of what time does to the same wine.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden with a fine, persistent mousse.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted brioche, hazelnut, dried fruit, and a deep mineral character — the complexity of extended lees aging fully expressed.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy and concentrated — the fruit has evolved from fresh to dried, the acidity integrated, and the autolytic notes dominant. Profound.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and evolving — the hallmark of a great Champagne at peak second maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dom Pérignon, Moët \u0026amp; Chandon, Champagne, France\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Brut Champagne, Second Plénitude\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/scotch\"\u003epremium wines and Champagne at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a plénitude?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dom Pérignon's plénitude concept holds that each vintage achieves multiple points of peak maturity — not one plateau but a series of revelations. P1 is the first release; P2 the second after additional aging; P3 a third release after even more time. Each plénitude reveals a different dimension of the same wine.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does P2 differ from P1 (the standard Dom Pérignon)?\u003c\/strong\u003e P1 captures freshness, fruit vibrancy, and the initial expression of the vintage. P2 has had an additional decade of aging — the fruit has deepened and dried, the autolytic complexity (bread, brioche, hazelnut) has intensified, and the wine shows a concentration and depth unavailable at P1.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs P2 better than P1?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not better — different. P1 and P2 are expressions of the same wine at different stages of evolution. Some prefer P1's freshness and vitality; others prefer P2's depth and complexity. Both are expressions of the same vintage at its respective peak.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat vintage is this P2?\u003c\/strong\u003e The specific vintage varies; P2 is the second plénitude release of that vintage after extended aging. The release date and vintage year are documented on the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is a pl\\u00e9nitude?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Dom P\\u00e9rignon's pl\\u00e9nitude concept holds that each vintage achieves multiple peaks of maturity. 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