Dom Perignon, 1980 Champagne and Sparkling
Oenotheque Champagne
Bottle size: 75cl
Price:
$698.80 USD
Out of stock
Description
The 1980 vintage’s maturity has been considered advanced enough to be placed among the Oenothèque wines.
Dom Pérignon Oenothèque 1980 is truly appreciated by wine lovers who have a preference for the complex aromatic palettes. This vintage is indeed a fine example of a diversified bouquet. One can even observe different stages in the sensations of the nose during the tasting. First, smoky and woody notes can be perceived. Then, cedar and sandalwood notes complete a palette which is already interesting. After the emergence of slight marmalade flavors, the taster is able to detect a subtle note of hawthorn.
Very fresh, lively, fragranent and lasting in the mouth. Sustained itself thru the first couple of courses. Lovely.
Despite a significant maturity, Dom Pérignon Oenothèque 1962 seems to be endowed with a certain freshness, as it appears bright, fruity and easy on the palate. The wine has a clear length that makes the difference at each tasting.
Dom Perignon is unique in that a proportion of every vintage is retained and aged within the cellars. This allows each new generation of winemakers to taste older vintages, to understand the history of wine, to ensure greater consistency of style and to observe how each vintage develops and matures with age. The cellar area dedicated to the storage of these older vintage wines is called OEnotheque (or, as the French say "en 'o' teque") which means 'Wine Library'.
Dom Perignon peaks at three distinct times during its life cycle, although the timing of the peaks may vary from vintage to vintage. The first peak ('phase de plenitude' in French) at about seven years, is the stage when the wine is at its most vibrant and the majority of the vintage is released into the market. The second peak usually occurs between fourteen and twenty years and is the stage when the wine takes on greater depth and vigour. The third, from 25 years onwards, is when the wine reaches full maturity and takes on an extra dimension of complexity.
Dom Perignon occasionally releases small quantities of the OEnotheque wines when they reach a peak in their quality. Kept undisturbed in their original bottles in the Hautvillier's cellars, these wines offer a rare opportunity to experience mature Champagne aged in perfect conditions.
Condition
excellent
