Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Certainly a very good vintage. Just never overly embraced Dom. But this is nice, beautiful in fact.

The entry is soft & even subtle. Lemon pulp, lime pulp w/ some zest, orange citrus blend, just ripe pineapple flesh, mango, green tropical melon, under ripe cantaloupe, whipped cream, soft/light white spice, sea spray, excellent, crumbled to powdery, dry chalkiness, lightly yeasty, bread dough to baguette crust, grey volcanics, limestone, hints of fresh & dry herbs, yellow lilies, spring flower & jasmine, excellent, soft acidity with a well balanced, gentle structure & tensioned, superbly elegant & smartly polished finish that lasts 90 seconds and land on fruit and gentle volcanics.

EK226. — 4 days ago

Conrad Green

9.7

Oy vey. This is a great bottle. Fresh, complete, beautiful softened fruit and perfectly integrated acidity. Stone and hints of peach. So poised. Just exceptional — a month ago

with Matt and David

Her Mir Tage

9.5

Look at this mesmerizing color!

I’ve opened two bottles of Dom Pérignon 1990 before—one of them was in excellent condition, with rich brioche and yeasty notes. If not for the faint remaining bubbles, it could almost pass for an aged Bâtard-Montrachet.

This time, I opened a 1983 vintage, and this bottle has been kept perfectly—the fill level is high, with no oxidation. Upon opening, the tertiary aromas were enchanting: toffee, smoky notes, coffee, and a touch of mineral coolness, like standing on a rain-soaked Scottish cliff in the middle of a downpour.

After 30 minutes, secondary aromas emerged, adding layers of complexity: warm brioche and a hint of aged cheese. It felt like the sky had cleared after the rain—like stepping into a Scottish horse ranch, the tones warming up just like the wine’s golden hue, exuding creamy, toasted nuttiness.

Primary fruit aromas were gone, but the interplay of secondary and tertiary notes was already captivating enough. A well-preserved old Champagne like this is always a delightful surprise. I love its golden, diamond-like brilliance, its rich texture, and its perfectly balanced acidity. The more I drank, the more I craved—now I regret not buying an extra bottle. — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Actually 2002 from mag but I didn’t take a pic. Soft sweet fruit. Dried roses and wild strawberry with limestone, salinity and settled fruit. Just gorgeous- delicate with a haunting persistence. Great right now. — 5 days ago

with Matt and Paul

Brian Lenich

10

Champaign at Yaz’s house — 14 days ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Pretty much a still wine. Amber. Great balance. Apricot and crumb and tang. Long — 2 months ago

with David

Christian Fischer

9.5

Great champagne. Very balanced and just how I like my rose champagnes. — 2 months ago

Mark Gibson

9.6

Fine fine bead…
love it 50 years old. Apricot creme brûlée. Wasn’t expecting it to be still together! — a day ago

with Brian

Sebastian Corriere

9.6

Dom with Nextiva @ bar colette w melissa Rubsam John Freitas and cowboy hat party! — 17 days ago

Andrew McIntyre

10

Wow...just wow. Balance and flavour. What a Champagne — 2 months ago