Dom Perignon Champagne 2018

- 99 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: „Very floral aromas with jasmine, honeysuckle, lemons and subtle apples. Lavender as well. The medium-bodied palate has super-integrated bubbles, a touch of fine phenolics and a racy, lively finish. Weightless and refined for the vintage. The aftertaste includes ginger, dried apples, lychees, bitter lemons and minerals. 54% chardonnay and 46% pinot noir. Dosage 4.5 g/L. Mid-2026 release. A new style for Dom Perignon? Drink now.“

- 18 Punkte Jancis Robinson: „Full bottle 1,646 g. 54% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir. Vincent Chaperon's first vintage, to be commercially released in the first half of 2026. The reverse of weather in 2017: the season started cool and wet and then became warmer and drier, which is ideal. Light water stress just before picking. According to Chaperon 2018 is 'in a way 2004++'. Both were perfect years for growing with no disease. But 2018 was warmer than 2004 with 25% more light in the spring. They both had high yields, even if 2018 was not quite as big as 2004. They produced much more than 12 months' stock, one of biggest volumes of Dom P ever, though less than 2004. Smoky, tense and taut with more marked acidity and depth than the 2017. But then the ripeness really shines through, too, though there's a touch of something saline or mineral. This should last well. Great fruit intensity. Really very glamorous indeed. A no-brainer for hedonists. 2025-2042.“

- 98 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni (05/2026): „The 2018 Dom Pérignon is explosive, bright and so vibrant in the glass. Medium in body, with layers of understated depth, the 2018 dazzles from start to finish. Lemon peel, chalk, mint and white pepper all open with a bit of coaxing. Readers will find a Dom Pérignon of unreal precision and class. 2028-2058.“

- Notizen des Weinguts für den Jahrgang 2017:
Nase: „Der anfänglich blumige Duft weicht Noten von frischen Mandeln, getrockneten Aprikosen und geröstetem Brioche.“
Gaumen: „Der Wein ist voll und rund, ohne opulent zu sein, und bringt eine große Harmonie zum Ausdruck. Der Auftakt ist klar und intensiv und mündet in einen seidigen Abgang, der an eingelegte Zitrusfrüchte erinnert.“
Weinlese: „Nach einem milden Winter fand die Blüte unter schwierigen Bedingungen mit niedrigen Temperaturen und Regen statt. Der darauffolgende heiße Sommer dauerte bis kurz vor der Weinlese an, als heftige Regenfälle einsetzten. Die Weinlese begann zwischen dem 11. und 20. September. Die daraus hervorgegangenen Weine besitzen eine außergewöhnliche Qualität und Homogenität.“