The Champagne region, to the north of Paris, has the most northerly vineyards in France, with vines grown on slopes with a southerly exposure to maximise sunlight. Read More tasting notes Hide More tasting notesĬhampagne, the world's greatest sparkling wine, needs little introduction - with imitations produced in virtually every country capable of growing grapes, including such unlikely candidates as India and China. This is a taut, focused style of Dom Pérignon that stands apart from the more boisterous 20.

2004 Dom Pérignon: Super racy, elegant and mineral driven. (In case my description hasn't already made clear, we have here inter alia a fantastic sushi wine.) This will be worth following for at least the next 6-8 years, in the course of demonstrating that iconic status as a luxury brand, and elevated (albeit secret) production numbers by no means preclude a wine of understated as well as profound beauty. Sweet-saline savor of scallop - also already intimated in the nose - lends compulsive saliva-inducement to a ravishingly rarified and persistent finish, joined by alkaline, nutty, liquid-floral, and nori seaweed notes for a performance of head-scratching subtlety and intrigue. Lily-of-the-valley perfume and scents of lightly toasted brioche and almond rise from the glass of Moet's 2004 Brut Dom Pérignon, along with hints of the apricot, pear and grapefruit that then inform a luscious and creamy yet strikingly delicate as well as consummately refreshing palate.

Richard Juhlin, Champagne Club, November 2013, Score: 95.

(In case my description hasn’t already made clear, we have here inter alia a fantastic sushi wine.) This will be worth following for at least the next 6-8 years, in the course of demonstrating that iconic status as a luxury brand, and elevated (albeit secret) production numbers by no means preclude a wine of understated as well as profound beauty. Sweet-saline savor of scallop – also already intimated in the nose – lends compulsive saliva-inducement to a ravishingly rarified and persistent finish, joined by alkaline, nutty, liquid-floral, and nori seaweed notes for a performance of head-scratching subtlety and intrigue. Lily-of-the-valley perfume and scents of lightly toasted brioche and almond rise from the glass of Moet’s 2004 Brut Dom Perignon, along with hints of the apricot, pear and grapefruit that then inform a luscious and creamy yet strikingly delicate as well as consummately refreshing palate.

David Schildknecht, November 2013, Score: 95.

The 2004 will appeal most to readers who find the 20 too exuberant. I imagine the 2004 will always remain relatively bright and linear, but at the same time, each time I have tasted it over the last two years the 2004 seems to have a little more body and broader shoulders. Chiselled saline note support the crystalline finish. Freshly cut flowers, white peaches and pears are woven together in a Champagne that impresses for its focus and energy. A vibrant, focused Champagne, the 2004 clearly reflects the personality of the year. The 2004 Dom Pérignon continues to develop beautifully.

Antonio Galloni, November 2014, Score: 96.

Delicious now but has masses of aging potential. A wine of great class with lots of finesse. In the palate it focuses on extraordinary purity of fruit,a wine of stunning balance with its gentle mousse harmonious richness and volume and gentle but fresh acidity. This has beautiful aromas of light citrus fruits and white peaches.

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Dom perignon luminous label 2004