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Does Dom Pérignon get better with age?
A bottle of Dom Perignon is typically good for five to ten years whereas non vintage Champagne is usually good for up to four years after it has been opened. It is possible to develop more complex aromas and flavors over time if you store your Dom Perignon Champagne properly.
What is Dom Perignon Oenotheque?
Dom Perignon Oenotheque is a special Cuvee of Dom Perigon that is disgorged after being aged on lees for years and released only when the “Chef de Cave” (cellar master) deems it perfect for release. Oenotheque wines are marked by complex aging notes, fine elegance, and aromatic intensity.
How long can you keep Dom Pérignon in the fridge?
The cork of bottles should always be kept on their sides during aging as this prevents the cork from drying out. In the fridge, you can safely keep Dom Pérignon for up to a month, given that the right conditions are met – 52 to 59 degrees and 55 to 75 percent humidity in a dark, odorless place.
What is the oldest bottle of Dom Pérignon?
The first vintage of Dom Pérignon was 1921 and was only released for sale in 1936, sailing to New York in the liner Normandie. The brand, not exploited, was given by Champagne Mercier to Moët in 1927 for a wedding between the two families.
Is Dom Pérignon’s cellar now called oenothèque?
Speaking to the drinks business ahead of the launch, Dom Pérignon cellar master Richard Geoffroy said he would continue to use the term “Oenothèque” for the brand’s storage facility in Champagne, but employ the word “Plénitude” for the vintage releases.
Is Dom Pérignon Champagne 1998 still a thing?
Dom Pérignon has changed the name of its late-release, recently-disgorged Champagne with the unveiling of its 1998 vintage.
Why is Dom Pérignon called a plenitude?
“Dom Pérignon has developed through plenitudes since day one, so there is nothing new, but we felt that instead of referring to oenothèque, which is the site holding the inventory, it was better to refer to plenitude.”