The Dom Pérignon 2012 is an intense, energetic Champagne with a complex mix of citrus, honey, and buttery toast. It’s full-bodied with great freshness, showing a balance of vibrant acidity and richness. The finish is long, marked by a touch of ginger and toast. It’s perfect for seafood or spicy dishes. Drink now or hold, as it will age beautifully!

Decanter | D 98
Published: May 1, 2021
Drink: 2021-2050

What a magnificent bouquet for this Dom Pérignon 2012! Pastry, a hint of smoke and classic brioche notes provide a compelling counterpart to eager yet elegant aromas of citrus (lime, tangerine and kumquat) joined by those of fresh fruit, herbs, liquorice and menthol. There is even a refreshing note of ivy. The palate is tense, vibrant and very fresh despite its impressive density, which meets its match with an unending finish. This 2012 embodies the very essence of Dom Pérignon with such a concentrated degree of intensity, along with a capacity for ageing that it is surely destined for a second life in a P2 edition.
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol: 12.50%
Body: Medium
Grapes: Chardonnay Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero

Jamessuckling.com | JS 97
Published: Jul 5, 2023

Extremely intense and energetic with precision and focus. It's medium-bodied, racy and focused in both texture and structure. White pepper and bitter lemons. Drink or hold.

The Wine Advocate | RP 96
Published: Aug 31, 2022
Drink: 2022-2042

The 2012 Dom Pérignon is developing very nicely on cork, exhibiting a complex bouquet of pear, confit citrus fruits, honeycomb, buttered toast, iodine and nuts framed by a deft touch of youthful reduction. Full-bodied, rich and muscular, with a layered core of fruit and a pillowy mousse, it's a vinous, vibrant Champagne that concludes with a saline finish.

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Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012 reveals a unique structure, resonating to the rhythm of controlled energy.

A year full of paradoxes
A year full of paradoxes for winemaking, 2012 gave birth to a great vintage, surmounting multiple challenges. 
A series of climate events descended upon the vineyards: frost in the winter and spring, torrential rains, hailstorms and cold spells while the vines were flowering, plus intense heat waves over the summer. 
A warm and dry climate alleviated any concerns as to the health of grapes, favoring the maturation of the fruit. The harvest begins on September 10.
Tasting the grapes revealed tremendous promise, with a balance between freshness and generosity.

Explosive harmony
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012 reveals a unique structure, resonating to the rhythm of controlled energy. Channelled by an acidity and bitterness that burst forth magnificently, it combines intensity, contained tautness and extreme contradictions.

Nose & Palate
Explosive harmony
The nose is full and varied, mingling flowers with fruit, then vegetal with mineral. 
The bouquet is tactile, subtly enticing us along a trail of powdery white flowers and nectarous apricot, followed by the freshness of rhubarb and mint, and the minerality of ash. 

Energy dominates on the palate. After a welcoming open the wine quickly becomes vibrant and then literally explodes with a surge of effervescence and a tonic sensation. 
Focused by acidic and bitter notes, the finish brings a penetrating tautness, marked by ginger, tobacco and toastiness.

Food and wine pairing
With its precision and vibrancy, Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012 can pair in a fantastic way with the minerality and freshness of seafood. 
Vintage 2012 can also react with intense culinary sensations, such as spicy dishes, which are an interesting way to let the wine express itself.