Dom Pérignon 2015 is bold and complex, blending roasted notes, citrus, and floral touches with a chalky, structured feel. It’s zesty yet silky, showing a darker, richer side compared to earlier vintages, but still fresh and vibrant. Great now with seafood or richer meats—and built to age beautifully if you want to wait.

James Suckling | JS 97
Published: Oct 10, 2024

A super-complex Champagne with chewy tension. Aromas of coffee beans, lemon peel, burnt sugar, chalky minerality, barley candy and tarte tatin. Fine pinprick bubbles with flavors of lemon leaves, aspirin and Mirabelle plums, plus a touch of grapefruit bitterness keeping the tension. Zesty yet integrated chewy acidity and a medium body with a toasted finish. Drink of hold.

The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: May 30, 2024
Drink: 2024-2054

Disgorged in January 2023, the 2015 Dom Pérignon shows a singular, ethereal profile with aromas of white pepper, iodine, ripe orchard fruits, toast, smoke, herbs and spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered, and structured, it’s enveloping and round with a delicate phenolic mid-palate that underlines chalky dry extracts, concluding with a sapid, penetrating finish with gastronomic bitterness. This iteration of Dom Pérignon, though replete with the customary charm and vinous generosity that typify the label, distinguishes itself by its structural delicate austerity and a notably phenolic profile, giving rise to a remarkably linear and well-defined style that diverges markedly from the more familiar expressions of Dom Pérignon. This is a blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter; it will age wonderfully and can be enjoyed now or over the next 20 years.

Decanter | D 94
Published: Jun 14, 2024
Drink: 2024-2038

2015 is unusually giving and luscious at this early stage, full of apricot pastry, bittersweet orange citrus and bitter almond, brightened by some pithy herbal characters that signal the year’s singular growing season yet also leaning deliciously into toasted bread, honey-nut and a little umami savour from lees ageing. It plays a deep, fruit-saturated and slightly grippy angle on Dom Pérignon’s often svelte style, less reductive than usual and much more immediate than the previous release (2013). This is a vintage perfectly placed for relatively youthful drinking, although Dom Pérignon’s record will mean this is likely to have a rewarding decade ahead.
Sweetness: Brut
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 12.50%
Body: Medium
Grapes: 49% Chardonnay 51% Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero

Vivino | Vivino 4.6

The immediate impression is of the mildness of the pure, airy, bright bouquet. A floral, fruity pastel tone then unfolds and quickly darkens into candied fruit, ripe hay and toasted notes, along with hints of licorice.

Dom Pérignon's Brut Champagne is a revered and iconic wine that represents the pinnacle of champagne craftsmanship. Produced by the renowned champagne house Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon is a symbol of luxury and excellence in the world of sparkling wines.

Dom Pérignon was named in honor of the 17th-century Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon, who is often credited with important contributions to champagne production. While the historical accuracy of these claims is debated, the name pays homage to the legacy of innovation and refinement in the art of winemaking.

Dom Pérignon Brut is typically made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, which are carefully selected from the finest vineyards in the Champagne region of France. The grapes are hand-harvested to ensure the utmost quality.

The winemaking process for Dom Pérignon Brut is characterized by precision and traditional methods. After the initial fermentation, the wines are carefully blended to achieve the desired flavor profile. This cuvée is known for its meticulous attention to detail and the artistry of the cellar master in crafting a consistent and exceptional wine.

Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne is celebrated for its exquisite taste. It typically offers a pale gold or straw color with a delicate and persistent effervescence. On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet of citrus fruits, floral notes, brioche, and subtle mineral undertones. The palate is marked by a fine balance of freshness, creaminess, and vivacity, with flavors of green apple, pear, toasted almond, and a long, lingering finish.

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Born of a year of exceptional contrasts, Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 stands out with its soothing strength and striking tactile presence during tasting. All our champagnes contain sulphites.

2015: generosity and balance
The 2015 winegrowing year was marked by striking contrasts in climate, starting with a particularly cold spring, followed by a prolonged period of hot, dry weather that lasted until the end of August. When the harvest began on 7 September, in brilliant sunshine, the vines were impeccably healthy, revealing the exceptional generosity and balance of the grapes. This vintage aromatic wine promises a remarkable aromatic richness, capturing the unique essence of the year.

An unwavering presence
Born of a year of exceptional contrasts, Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 stands out with its soothing strength and striking tactile presence during tasting. Initially dark and enigmatic, this vintage wine reveals a texture that leaves an incomparable impression, offering a unique sensory experience.

The structure of Dom Pérignon 2015 feels horizontal, broad and straight, reflecting the wine’s luminous austerity. Each mouthful covers the palate, making an impression with clear, clean flavours, drawn in straight lines rather than curves. This structured concept is Dom Pérignon’s authentic signature, in which the sense of touch becomes fundamental. Without this tactile dimension, the flavour of the wine could not fully unfold in the space and time of its tasting, mirroring the space and time of its production.

Stimulating yet soothing
The emotion elicited by Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 oscillates between stimulating and calming. The subtle bitterness acts as a stimulant that captures the attention, while the wine’s generosity unfurls a long vibration and structured texture with a soothing effect, gradually opening out towards the horizon. This vintage is a perfect example of Dom Pérignon’s ability to capture and enhance the essence of the ingredients with which it is served, promising a memorable tasting with an inspiring intensity and finesse.

Nose & palate
Dark and tactile
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 stands out for its complex aromatic flavour profile combining intense roasted and cocoa notes, balanced by delicate floral aromas of lime blossom, jasmine and peony. Elevated by a bouquet of spices such as aniseed and cardamom, Dom Pérignon 2015 also offers a fruity, botanical freshness, with subtle hints of orange and green papaya. This blend of flavours creates the perfect taste harmony for lovers of fine wine.

The 2015 vintage wine is characterised by its breadth and delicacy, offering a unique sensory experience. Notes of peach, nectarine, citrus and gentian create a harmonious blend, giving the wine a rich texture and a diverse aromatic palate. This rich, well-balanced cuvée captures the essence of the exceptional terroirs from which it comes, promising a memorable wine tasting experience.

Food & wine pairing
When it comes to wine pairing, Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 expresses its distinctive character particularly well with choice seafood such as caviar, king crab and langoustine. The wine’s aromatic profile also pairs perfectly with meats with tangy notes, such as pork, lamb or duck. Exotic touches of kiwi and guava, along with green curry spices, accentuate the stimulating complexity of this vintage, offering a rich and soothing wine tasting experience.