Moët and Chandon Champagne Brut Cuvée Dom Pérignon (2010)

The absolute king among wines. Perfect for Valentine's Day, for Christmas; for your alone time, for family reunions; for celebrations, for trying to bury your sorrows deep; for when you're wearing a suit or a little black dress, or hanging on your couch in your pajamas… When the god's drink is perfect, it's suitable for any moment of your life.

You can't compare this liquid gold to anything you've ever tasted before. The remarkable bouquet of quince, toasty hints and lovely lemon notes won't be enchanting enough to prepare you for this spectacular champagne that will explode in your mouth with the very first drop. Limestone and some honey on the long-lasting finish will spoil your taste buds so greatly, your bar will be raised high - it's going to be very hard for any other white to reach it.

Tasting Notes

98+ Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
...fabulous... Bright, focused and crystalline in its precision... Lemon peel, white flowers, mint and white pepper give the 2008 its chiseled, bright profile. Several recent bottles have all been magnificent. What I admire most about the 2008 is the way it shows all the focus, translucence and energy that is such a signature of the year, and yet it is also remarkably deep and vertical. In other words, the 2008 is a Champagne that plays in three dimensions.