2008 Technical Specifications
Region Champagne
Grapes Picked 15 Sep 2008 (harvest began)
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details A grey, cool growing season changed in September when sunshine and sustained north/northeast winds produced unexpectedly mature, impeccably healthy grapes with unusual balance. The resulting P2 is described as broader, more substantial, longer and more complex than the original release.
Tasting Notes candied lemon, bergamot, white peach, cocoa, roasted coffee, bitterness, umami, iodine, silky freshness
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2006 Technical Specifications
Region Champagne
Grapes Picked 11 Sep 2006 (harvest began)
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The season was hot and dry. Near-summer conditions in September dried botrytis-affected areas and encouraged exceptional grape maturation; harvesting extended for nearly three weeks.
Tasting Notes floral, mineral, vine peach, citron, calisson, mocha, saline, gentle bitterness, dried fruit, cocoa, toasted hazelnut
Food Pairing langoustine, scallops, veal, Jerusalem artichoke, rosemary, basil, lemon, bergamot
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2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Pinot Noir50%
Chardonnay50%
Region Champagne
Soil Chalk
Orientation Predominantly South-Facing
Grapes Picked 24 Sep 2004 (harvest began)
Sites 17 Grands Crus
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Total Aging 167.9 months (5110 days)
Bottle Aging 14 years
Lees Aging 14 years
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Plénitude 2 (P2) is the second release of Dom Pérignon, aged for approximately 14 years on lees before disgorgement. This extended aging allows the wine to reach its second 'plenitude' or peak of maturity. Fermented in stainless steel tanks using cultured house yeast strains. Full malolactic fermentation completed. Produced from Grand Cru vineyards on chalky soils.
Tasting Notes pink grapefruit, blood orange, fig, cocoa, mocha, toast, brioche, honey, mineral, licorice
Food Pairing lobster with mole verde and cardamom; veal with dashi broth and spirulina; pigeon baklava with pistachio and calamansi; green-tomato sorbet; roasted pineapple with candied citrus peel and anise
2003 Technical Specifications
Region Champagne
Grapes Picked 21 Aug 2003 (harvest began)
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details A severe, dry winter and damaging April frost were followed by exceptional heat from late May. Champagne experienced its hottest summer in 53 years and driest in 10; heat and a small crop accelerated maturation. The producer attributes the P2’s renewed vitality to energy transferred by the lees.
Tasting Notes linden blossom, smoky mineral, toasted, ashy, dried apricot, candied raspberry, fig, verbena, white pepper, rosemary, spices, licorice wood, bitter, iodine, savory
Food Pairing duck; lightly grilled partridge with sorrel; rabbit with lemon; simply roasted meat with powdered orange zest, mole sauce, lemon-balm mousse or coriander jelly; cooked or raw foods; grilled dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
20, Avenue de Champagne, 51200 Épernay, France
Phone
+33 3 26 51 20 00
Owner
LVMH (Moët &
Chandon)
Chandon)
Cellarmaster
Vincent Chaperon