Dom Pérignon Legacy Edition Brut 2008 Bottle size: 750ml
France, Champagne
R6,500
"This is a limited edition launched in late 2018 to celebrate the retirement of Richard Geoffroy. The ‘regular’ 2008 was released early in 2019 and is exactly the same cuvée disgorged a little bit later" - Jancis Robinson
'So much more austere than the 2009, and really, really dense! The acidity is so much more obvious and there’s so much packed in there.' (Tasted in 2018) - Jancis Robinson, Jancisrobinson.com, 19.5/20
‘There's power to this graceful Champagne, with the vivid acidity swathed in a fine, creamy mousse and flavors of toasted brioche, kumquat, pastry cream, candied ginger and poached plum that dance across the palate. An underpinning of smoky mineral gains momentum on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2033.’ (Tasted in 2018) – Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 96/100
'2008 is described as a ‘miracle’ year by Vincent Chaperon: everything looked set to go wrong and yet it all ended up flirting with perfection. It’s that tension thing again. He maintains that 2008 actually has more flesh than 1996 but doesn't completely dismiss the comparison. The 2008 is more athletic, he thinks, without revealing in which discipline. A suspicion of reduction blows off quickly to reveal notes of flowers, citric fruit and a fine filigree of self-belief. It's long, chalky and linear. A magnificently confident introvert, if such a thing is possible. The Legacy Edition was released to celebrate Geoffroy's time at Dom Pérignon, to be followed by a regular bottling this year which will have had a few extra months on lees.’ (Tasted in 2018) – Simon Field MW, Decanter.com, 96/100
‘There's power to this graceful Champagne, with the vivid acidity swathed in a fine, creamy mousse and flavors of toasted brioche, kumquat, pastry cream, candied ginger and poached plum that dance across the palate. An underpinning of smoky mineral gains momentum on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2033.’ (Tasted in 2018) – Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 96/100
'2008 is described as a ‘miracle’ year by Vincent Chaperon: everything looked set to go wrong and yet it all ended up flirting with perfection. It’s that tension thing again. He maintains that 2008 actually has more flesh than 1996 but doesn't completely dismiss the comparison. The 2008 is more athletic, he thinks, without revealing in which discipline. A suspicion of reduction blows off quickly to reveal notes of flowers, citric fruit and a fine filigree of self-belief. It's long, chalky and linear. A magnificently confident introvert, if such a thing is possible. The Legacy Edition was released to celebrate Geoffroy's time at Dom Pérignon, to be followed by a regular bottling this year which will have had a few extra months on lees.’ (Tasted in 2018) – Simon Field MW, Decanter.com, 96/100
| Condition | Secondary market |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Richard Geoffroy and Vincent Chaperon |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Blend information | 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay |
| Variety | Blend |
| Rating | JR 19.5 |
| Producer information | Dom Pérignon is produced by Moët & Chandon - one of the largest Champagne producers in the world. The name Dom Pérignon comes from a 17th-century monk who developed various winemaking techniques which were used to enhance the quality of wines. Dom Pérignon Champagnes always consist of Pinot noir, Chardonnay, and one other grape variety. The Champagne is always a vintage as each bottle showcases the vintage’s unique characteristics. |
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