Dom Perignon Best Years (Including 6 Vintage Bottles To Buy In 2024)

by Vinovest Council

Which are the best years of Dom Perignon? Which bottles should you buy?

Let’s face it - choosing the best bottle from Dom Perignon’s diverse range of exquisite Champagnes can be tricky.

We made things easy for you by handpicking some irresistible vintages that you absolutely cannot miss. Discover the best Dom Perignon years, Dom Perignon vintage Champagnes, and some quick facts about these vintage wine bottles.

Dom Perignon Best Years

Dom Perignon’s best years were 1990, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2004, and 2008 (if we were to pick a few!)

Here are the vintage reports and the finest vintage bottles to buy.

1. 1990

The year had remarkable vegetation growth until spring frost hit the Champagne region in April. These conditions subsided during summer, and the harvest was made on September 11.

The vintage Champagne styles produced were Brut, Brut Rose, Oenotheque, and Rose Oenotheque.

2. 1995

1995 had a cloudy spring that delayed vine flowering, but the heatwave in summer compensated for it. Chardonnay grapes were harvested on September 18 and Pinot Noir on September 25.

The vintage Champagne wine bottles produced were the Dom Perignon Oenotheque, Brut, Brut Rose, and Rose Plenitude 2.

3. 1996

The year had fluctuating weather conditions but became hot a month before grape-picking, and the harvest was successfully made on September 16. The vintage Champagne wine bottles produced were the Dom Perignon Oenotheque, Brut, and Brut Rose.

4. 2002

This vintage year was incredible - the spring was warm and dry, and the summer had long sunny days. While late August had heavy rainfall, this was compensated for by the brilliant weather conditions that unfolded towards late September.

The sparkling wine bottles produced were the Brut, Brut Rose, and Plenitude 2.

5. 2004

2004 had brilliant weather - vine growth was tremendous, and the grapes displayed excellent ripeness. The harvest began on September 24, and the Champagne wines produced were the Brut and Brut Rose.

6. 2008

This vintage year started off with terrible weather dominated by overcast skies. Thankfully, the conditions settled before harvest, and the grapes were riper than expected.

The only wine bottle produced that year was the Dom Perignon Brut.

Now, which bottles should you buy?

Top Wines from the 5 Best Dom Perignon Vintages

1. 1990 Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Brut ($553)

This prestige Champagne has almond and toasted brioche notes, crisp minerality, fine acidity, and citrus fruit flavors.

2. 1995 Dom Perignon Rose ($517)

The tasting notes of this Rose Champagne include fine minerality, dried flower and almond aromas, and dried fruit flavors.

3. 1996 Dom Perignon Rose ($520)

This Dom Perignon Rose is a bold red wine with vanilla-spicy notes and the aromas of ripe fruit and wild strawberries.

4. 2002 Dom Perignon Rose ($449)

This red wine bottle has vanilla and cherry notes, refreshing minerality, and strawberry flavors.

5. 2004 Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Brut ($215)

This prestige Cuvee has crisp acidity, flower and ripe fruit notes, and toasted almond aromas.

6. 2008 Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Brut ($235)

This white wine has flower and stone fruit notes, brilliant acidity, and candied fruit flavors that seduces every Champagne lover.

5 Interesting Facts About Dom Perignon Vintage Champagnes

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Let’s now discover some quick facts about Dom Perignon Champagne bottles:

Who produces Dom Perignon Champagne?

Dom Perignon Champagne is a Prestige Cuvee of the Moet & Chandon Champagne House.

How many Dom Perignon vintages have been released?

Dom Perignon has released vintages from 1921 to 2010.

There are 44 Dom Perignon Brut vintage bottles produced from 1921 to 2010.
Between 1959 and 2006, 26 Dom Perignon Brut Rose vintages were produced.

Why was 2010 a challenging year for Dom Perignon Champagne?

2010 had a rigorous winter, the summer wasn’t hot, and spring was arid. Also, mid-August had heavy rainfall that developed botrytis mold on the grapes and delayed their maturity.

Why are Dom Perignon Champagne bottles so expensive?

Dom Perignon Champagne is costly because the Cuvee is produced using grapes from the best Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyard sites. Also, this Champagne is aged for an extended period before release - a minimum of 7 years.

What are the grape varieties used in Dom Perignon Champagne?

A Dom Perignon Cuvee is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties. However, the ratio of Pinot Noir grapes and Chardonnay grapes varies with each vintage.