August 28, 2022 - The best part was the first few seconds when a massive wave of sweet strawberry blew out of the glass. Afterwards, a modest concentration of soft red fruit and citrus was enjoyable but not inspiring. Extraordinary rose copper color though and a nice perlage and couronne. Short finish. Started to fade after a half hour or so. Doubt it will evolve into something more interesting.
December 10, 2021 - Dom Perignon P2/P3 Dinner (New York City): Another level against the 95 blancs as well as the 96 rose. Very classy stuff. It is a velvet hammer with an exotic magnetism you cannot escape. A wonderful achievement.
December 10, 2021 - DP Extravaganza! (Friend's place): Again the clear winner of the flight. This was really something. It's young and really one shouldn't be drinking it now but so it goes. This was bought directly from the estate so as fresh as it can be. Lots of berries and young and bright.
November 26, 2021 - not blind
At Dom Perignon Hautvillers
Blanc 2012, 2010, 2008, P2 2003, P2 2002, P2 1998, P3 1992
Rose 20008, 2006, P2 1995
2012
typical nose after oyster shell, toast, refreshing acidity, citrus, well drinkable at the moment. Dosage between 4-6g/L. I preferred against 2010. 96
2010
more reluctant compared to 2012, some exotic fruits, makes fun to drink it now. Not the potential as 2008. 93
2008
Still great to drink. Lush, exotic fruits, sea breeze, balanced, powerful, still fresh. Roasted almonds, salted caramell. 98
P2 2003
Feels broader than the P2 2002, less acidity, lots of mango and pineapple, less oyster shell than 2002. 94
P2 2002
more acidity than 2003, but my problem with this wine, it has an unnecessary high dosage. 95
P2 1998
More complex and structured than 2002 at the moment, some nice honey notes to give depth and creamieness. 96
Rose 2008
The nose is full of red berries and red apples, some black currant. A sublime champagne which will be released next week. Raspberry sirup but still elegant and powerful. 97
Rose 2006
For a 2006 good but no chance against 2008. Maybe a hint too alcoholic and the finish too short. 94
P2 Rose 1995
PN nose, comparable to a Musigny, smoky, flinty, balanced, at least 10 more years. 97
P3 1992
Unbelievable fresh, toasty, citric and just a touch of rostaed aromas. Nice 1992. 96
July 27, 2021 - still young and fresh. white yellow color with very creamy texture, high acidity and good structure. After aeration, it's getting more complexity.
April 29, 2021 - Youthful, dynamic, crystal salmon color, in your face nose, just fantastic. Many years ahead. Wow.
June 6, 2020 - Good acidity balancing the mid-octave fruit. Some minerality here. 93-94
February 25, 2020 - This particular bottle at least lacked flair, complexity and verve. It’s decent mature Rosé yet it cannot be representative. Not close to the wonderful ‘96 version but I won’t write it off until I try it again.
December 19, 2019 - Marc notes there is a depth to the back of the palate. This is very good right now and still very fresh.
May 14, 2019 - This is the best dom I have ever had.