# Dom Pérignon Millésime (2015)

- **Producer:** Champagne Dom Pérignon
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** 51% Pinot Noir, 49% Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €245
- **When to drink:** Now or Later

## About this wine

Dom Pérignon Millésime 2015 is a vintage champagne from the renowned Champagne AOC in France, produced by Champagne Dom Pérignon. The house is dedicated to creating only vintage wines, each reflecting the unique character of a single harvest year. The 2015 vintage was influenced by a year of significant climatic contrasts, including a very hot and dry summer, leading to a wine that is both intense and refined. The blend comprises 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay, aged for a minimum of eight years in the cellars before release. The house's philosophy centers on a perpetual quest for harmony and a commitment to expressing the essence of each vintage.

## Interesting facts

- The 2015 vintage is part of a series of 'extreme' vintages since 2003 that have pushed Dom Pérignon's creative boundaries.
- Dom Pérignon ages its wines for a minimum of eight years in cellars, far exceeding the legal requirement for Champagne.
- The 2015 harvest began on September 7th under sunny skies, with Pinot Noir grapes noted as superb.
- The wine is a blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and minerality cut through rich, fatty dishes, cleansing the palate. Its complexity and subtle fruit notes complement delicate seafood and poultry, while its structure can stand up to richer flavors and aged cheeses.

## Wine making process

Dom Pérignon Millésime 2015 is crafted using the Traditional Method, a process involving secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. The grapes, a blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay, undergo primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Following blending, the wine undergoes its second fermentation in the bottle, followed by an extended aging period of at least eight years on its lees in the cellars. This prolonged maturation is crucial for developing the wine's intricate aromas, fine bubbles, and complex character. The disgorgement date for many bottles was January 2023, marking the end of its cellar aging. The house's approach is defined by its commitment to vintage-only production and a quest for harmony, aiming to capture the essence of each specific harvest year.