<div class="wrapper"><div class="container"><div class="hero-wrapper"><div class="heroImgWrapper"><img alt="Dom Perignon Best Years" class="heroImg" decoding="async" height="206" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:1024px) 93vw, 1028px" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Dom-Perignon-Best-Years.width-310.jpg" srcset="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Dom-Perignon-Best-Years.width-310.jpg 310w, https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Dom-Perignon-Best-Years.width-616.jpg 616w, https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Dom-Perignon-Best-Years.width-1028.jpg 1001w" width="310"></div><div class="with-sticky-wrapper"><article class="article-wrapper"><div class="hero-description-wrapper"><div class="heroDescriptions"><h1>Dom Perignon Best Years (Including 6 Vintage Bottles To Buy In 2024)</h1><div class="author">by Vinovest Council</div></div></div><div class="gupWrapper"><div class="mobile-gup"><p><i>Which are the </i><a href="#dom-perignon-best-years"><i>best years of Dom Perignon</i></a><i>? Which bottles should you buy?</i></p><p>Let&#8217;s face it - choosing the best bottle from Dom Perignon&#8217;s diverse range of <a href="#top-wines-from-the-5-best-dom-perignon-vintages">exquisite Champagnes</a> can be tricky.&#160;</p><p>We made things easy for you by handpicking some irresistible vintages that you absolutely cannot miss. Discover the <a href="#dom-perignon-best-years">best Dom Perignon years</a>, <a href="#top-wines-from-the-5-best-dom-perignon-vintages">Dom Perignon vintage Champagnes</a>, and some <a href="#5-interesting-facts-about-dom-perignon-vintage-champagnes">quick facts about these vintage wine bottles</a>.</p><div class="calloutWrapper"><h3>Further reading</h3><ul><li>Discover everything about <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/dom-perignon">The Fascinating Dom Perignon Champagne</a>.</li><li>Also, be sure to check out the vibrant <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/cristal-champagne">Cristal Champagne</a>.</li></ul></div><h2 data-toc-link="link-1" id="dom-perignon-best-years">Dom Perignon Best Years&#160;</h2><img alt="Dom Perignon Best Years" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Dom-Perignon-Best-Years-1.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Dom Perignon&#8217;s best years were 1990, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2004, and 2008 (if we were to pick a few!) </p><p>Here are the vintage reports and the finest vintage bottles to buy.</p><h3 id="1.-1990">1. 1990</h3><p>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.&#160;</p><p>The vintage <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/champagne">Champagne</a> styles produced were <b>Brut</b>, <b>Brut Rose</b>, <b>Oenotheque</b>, and <b>Rose Oenotheque</b>.</p><h3 id="2.-1995">2. 1995</h3><p>1995 had a cloudy spring that delayed vine flowering, but the heatwave in summer compensated for it. <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/chardonnay-wine">Chardonnay</a> grapes were harvested on September 18 and <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/pinot-noir">Pinot Noir</a> on September 25.</p><p>The vintage Champagne wine bottles produced were the Dom Perignon <b>Oenotheque</b>, <b>Brut</b>, <b>Brut Rose</b>, and <b>Rose </b><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/dom-perignon-p2"><b>Plenitude 2</b></a>.</p><h3 id="3.-1996">3. 1996</h3><p>The year had fluctuating weather conditions but became hot a month before grape-picking, and the harvest was successfully made on September 16. The <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomhyland/2018/12/28/vintage-champagnes-the-distinctive-qualities-of-a-single-year/?sh=3f1ea18317cf">vintage Champagne</a> wine bottles produced were the Dom Perignon <b>Oenotheque</b>, <b>Brut</b>, and <b>Brut Rose</b>.</p><h3 id="4.-2002">4. 2002</h3><p>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.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/sparkling-wine"><b>sparkling wine</b></a> bottles produced were the <b>Brut</b>, <b>Brut Rose</b>, and <b>Plenitude 2</b>.</p><h3 id="5.-2004">5. 2004</h3><p>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 <b>Brut</b> and <b>Brut Rose</b>.</p><h3 id="6.-2008">6. 2008</h3><p>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.</p><p>The only wine bottle produced that year was the Dom Perignon <b>Brut</b>.</p><p><i>Now, which bottles should you buy?</i></p><h2 data-toc-link="link-2" id="top-wines-from-the-5-best-dom-perignon-vintages">Top Wines from the 5 Best Dom Perignon Vintages</h2><h3 id="1.-1990-moet-and-chandon-dom-perignon-brut-(dollar553)">1. 1990 Moet &amp; Chandon Dom Perignon Brut ($553)</h3><img alt="1990 Moet &amp; Chandon Dom Perignon Brut" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/1990-Moet--Chandon-Dom-Perignon-Brut.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This prestige Champagne has almond and toasted brioche notes, crisp minerality, fine acidity, and citrus fruit flavors.</p><h3 id="2.-1995-dom-perignon-rose-(dollar517)">2. 1995 Dom Perignon Rose ($517)</h3><img alt="1995 Dom Perignon Rose" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/1995-Dom-Perignon-Rose.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>The <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/champagne-france-guide-wine-tasting-tour">tasting notes</a> of this Rose Champagne include fine minerality, dried flower and almond aromas, and dried fruit flavors.</p><h3 id="3.-1996-dom-perignon-rose-(dollar520)">3. 1996 Dom Perignon Rose ($520)</h3><img alt="1996 Dom Perignon Rose" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/1996-Dom-Perignon-Rose.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/dom-perignon-rose-winemaking-best-vintages-prices-2021">Dom Perignon Rose</a> is a bold red wine with vanilla-spicy notes and the aromas of ripe fruit and wild strawberries.</p><h3 id="4.-2002-dom-perignon-rose-(dollar449)">4. 2002 Dom Perignon Rose ($449)</h3><img alt="2002 Dom Perignon Rose" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2002-Dom-Perignon-Rose.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/red-wine">red wine</a> bottle has vanilla and cherry notes, refreshing minerality, and strawberry flavors.</p><h3 id="5.-2004-moet-and-chandon-dom-perignon-brut-(dollar215)">5. 2004 Moet &amp; Chandon Dom Perignon Brut ($215)</h3><img alt="2004 Moet &amp; Chandon Dom Perignon Brut" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2004-Moet-Chandon-Dom-Perignon-Brut.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This prestige Cuvee has crisp acidity, flower and ripe fruit notes, and toasted almond aromas.</p><h3 id="6.-2008-moet-and-chandon-dom-perignon-brut-(dollar235)">6. 2008 Moet &amp; Chandon Dom Perignon Brut ($235)</h3><img alt="2008 Moet &amp; Chandon Dom Perignon Brut" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2008-Moet--Chandon-Dom-Perignon-Brut.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/wine/perfect-best-white-wines-serve-food-dinner-summer/">white wine</a> has flower and stone fruit notes, brilliant acidity, and candied fruit flavors that seduces every Champagne lover.</p><h2 data-toc-link="link-3" id="5-interesting-facts-about-dom-perignon-vintage-champagnes">5 Interesting Facts About Dom Perignon Vintage Champagnes</h2><img alt="Dom Perignon Best Years by FlackJacket2010" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="534" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Dom-Perignon-by-FlackJacket2010.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Let&#8217;s now discover some quick facts about Dom Perignon Champagne bottles:</p><p><b>Who produces Dom Perignon Champagne?</b></p><p>Dom Perignon Champagne is a Prestige Cuvee of the Moet &amp; Chandon Champagne House.</p><p><b>How many Dom Perignon vintages have been released?</b></p><p>Dom Perignon has released vintages from 1921 to 2010.&#160;</p><ul><li>There are 44 Dom Perignon <b>Brut</b> vintage bottles produced from 1921 to 2010.</li><li>Between 1959 and 2006, 26 Dom Perignon <b>Brut Rose</b> vintages were produced.</li></ul><p><b>Why was 2010 a challenging year for Dom Perignon Champagne?</b></p><p>2010 had a rigorous winter, the summer wasn&#8217;t hot, and spring was arid. Also, mid-August had heavy rainfall that developed botrytis mold on the grapes and delayed their maturity.</p><p><b>Why are Dom Perignon Champagne bottles so expensive?</b></p><p>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.</p><p><b>What are the grape varieties used in Dom Perignon Champagne?</b></p><p>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.</p><h2 id="add-a-fine-dom-perignon-vintage-to-your-cellar">Add A Fine Dom Perignon Vintage To Your Cellar</h2><img alt="Dom Perignon Best Years" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="534" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Dom-Perignon-Best-Years-2.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>If you want a delicious sparkling wine for your cellar, look no further than a Dom Perignon vintage bottle!</p><p>To explore fine wine investing, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/"><b>check out the Vinovest website</b></a>.&#160;</p><p>Discover how you can easily <b>buy</b>, <b>store</b>, and <b>sell investment-grade Champagne wine and other fine bottles </b>from across the globe.</p></div></div></article></div></div></div></div><div class="related-wrapper"><div class="related-container"><h3>Related Articles</h3><div class="article-cards-wrapper"><a class="article-card-wrapper" href="/blog/dom-perignon-magnum"><img alt="Dom-Perignon-Magnum.jpg" class="cardOfArticleImage" decoding="async" height="187" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Dom-Perignon-Magnum.width-280.jpg" width="280"><div class="wrap "><h2 class="cardOfArticleTitle ">5 Exceptional Dom Perignon Magnum Bottles: Tasting Notes, Prices (2024)  </h2><div class="author ">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></a><a class="article-card-wrapper" href="/blog/dom-perignon-taste"><img alt="how-does-dom-perignon-champagne-taste.jpg" class="cardOfArticleImage" decoding="async" height="187" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/how-does-dom-perignon-champagne-taste.width-280.jpg" width="280"><div class="wrap "><h2 class="cardOfArticleTitle ">How Does Dom Perignon Champagne Taste?</h2><div class="author ">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></a><a class="article-card-wrapper" href="/blog/dom-perignon-2010"><img alt="dom-perignon-dom-perignon-2010.jpg" class="cardOfArticleImage" decoding="async" height="187" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/dom-perignon-dom-perignon-2010.width-280.jpg" width="280"><div class="wrap "><h2 class="cardOfArticleTitle ">The Dom Perignon 2010 Wine (Price, Critics’ Reviews, Aging Potential)</h2><div class="author ">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></a></div></div></div>

Here’s the perfect cheat sheet to discover the Dom Perignon best years and the best vintages to buy in 2024.