{"product_id":"dom-perignon-champagne","title":"Dom Perignon Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDom Pérignon. Moët \u0026amp; Chandon — the world’s most recognized prestige Champagne cuvée, produced exclusively in exceptional vintages and named for Dom Pérignon, the 17th-century Benedictine cellar master at the Abbey of Hautvillers who is credited with codifying many of the techniques that define Champagne production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDom Pérignon is Moët \u0026amp; Chandon’s prestige cuvée — released only in years where the estate’s vineyards produce grapes of sufficient quality to meet the standard. Unlike non-vintage Champagne produced every year, Dom Pérignon documents exceptional individual harvest years, making each release a specific vintage expression that reflects the conditions of that growing season in the Champagne region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend draws on grand cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Moët’s extensive vineyard holdings across the most prestigious Champagne appellations — Épernay, Aÿ, Cramant, and others — aged a minimum of 7 years on lees before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe fruit, smoke, toastiness, tar, brioche, citrus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, generous, balanced sweetness and acidity, fine bubbles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, complex, expanding over time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moët \u0026amp; Chandon (LVMH), Épernay, Champagne, France\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Brut Champagne — Pinot Noir and Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage-only — exceptional years only\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 7 years on lees\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\/rare\"\u003erare and luxury spirits at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWas Dom Pérignon a real person?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Pierre Pérignon (1638–1715) was a Benedictine monk and cellar master at the Abbey of Hautvillers in Champagne. He is credited with developing techniques including blending grapes from multiple vineyards, using cork rather than wood stoppers, and improving bottle strength — foundational contributions to Champagne production.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Dom Pérignon only produced in certain years?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a vintage-only Champagne — released only in years where the growing conditions meet the estate’s quality threshold. In years that don’t meet the standard, no Dom Pérignon is produced. This vintage selectivity is what distinguishes prestige cuvées from non-vintage blends.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Was Dom Perignon a real person?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — Pierre Perignon (1638-1715), Benedictine monk and cellar master at the Abbey of Hautvillers. Credited with blending multiple vineyard grapes, using cork stoppers, and improving bottle strength.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Dom Perignon only produced in certain years?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A vintage-only Champagne released only when growing conditions meet the quality threshold. Years that don't qualify produce no Dom Perignon — what distinguishes prestige cuvees from non-vintage blends.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Dom Perignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42901965733959,"sku":"0081753822422","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/GUEST_fd930a5c-2c40-4b39-b61f-c873810046a7.webp?v=1782424697","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/dom-perignon-champagne","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}