Introduction:
The 2015 Dom Pérignon Vintage Brut Champagne is a masterful expression of balance, precision, and vintage character. Known for its iconic status and rigorous winemaking, this bottling reflects the warm yet structured 2015 growing season with expressive fruit, fine acidity, and layered complexity. It embodies the House’s commitment to producing only vintage wines, with every release telling the story of a singular year.

Terrior:
Sourced from a selection of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards across Champagne, this vintage draws from limestone-rich soils and cool continental climate influences. The 2015 growing season saw early flowering, followed by a hot, dry summer, resulting in ripe yet structured grapes. Dom Pérignon's philosophy of blending nearly equal parts of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay provides both the structural backbone and the finesse characteristic of their house style.

Appearance:
Brilliant pale gold with a touch of green. The mousse is fine and persistent, forming a delicate bead in the glass—a hallmark of meticulous aging and quality méthode champenoise.

Nose:
Elegant and complex, the nose reveals layers of white flowers, citrus peel, and stone fruit, followed by deeper notes of brioche, toasted almond, wet stone, and subtle spice. A faint smoky note and a touch of iodine reflect the influence of lees aging and vineyard selection.

Palate:
Medium to medium-full bodied with exceptional balance. The palate showcases lemon zest, white peach, and ripe apple, layered with hints of biscuit, chalky minerality, and a touch of almond cream. The acidity is vibrant and finely integrated, giving lift and focus. The texture is creamy but underpinned by precision and energy.

Finish:
Long and elegant with lingering citrus, subtle salinity, and a mineral core. The finish is fresh yet refined, with a hint of bitterness from almond skin and chalk that provides grip and depth.

Overall Impression:
The 2015 Dom Pérignon is a compelling and age-worthy Champagne, offering a harmonious balance of richness and freshness. It’s a wine of nuance and structure, with the capacity to evolve gracefully over two decades. Drink now for its vibrancy or cellar for further complexity.

Recommended Food Pairings:
Meat Dish: Butter-poached lobster or roast Cornish hen with tarragon cream.
Vegetarian Option: Truffle risotto or citrus-fennel salad with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Cheese / Charcuterie Pairing: Aged Comté, Époisses, or chèvre with prosciutto and marcona almonds.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 12.5%
Farming Practices: Sustainable vineyard management, hand-harvested, long lees aging, low dosage (~4.5 g/L)
Producer Name: Dom Pérignon
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Champagne
Grape Varietals: 51% Pinot Noir, 49% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2015
Wine Style: Sparkling White, Medium to Medium-full bodied, Vintage Brut, Lees-aged
Winemaking Techniques: Méthode champenoise; fermented in stainless steel; aged on lees ~8 years; low dosage; vintage-only cuvée
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Standard Champagne bottle
Closure Style: Cork with wire muselet