{"product_id":"dom-perignon-brut-2012-1-5-litre-bottle","title":"Dom Perignon Brut 2012 - 1.5 Litre Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDom Pérignon Brut 2012 (1.5 Litre Bottle \/ Magnum) is a prestigious vintage Champagne from France, produced in the Champagne region. It is the flagship \u003cem\u003eCuvée de Prestige\u003c\/em\u003e of Moët \u0026amp; Chandon. Named after the Benedictine monk, Dom Pierre Pérignon, who was influential in Champagne winemaking, this wine is only produced in exceptional vintage years. The 2012 vintage is celebrated for its duality, balancing the richness of a warm year with the tension of high acidity. Magnums (1.5L) of fine Champagne are highly prized because the larger format allows for a slower, more graceful aging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine has a bright and pale straw colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bouquet is complex, full, and varied. It mingles classic brioche, pastry, and toasted nuts with elegant notes of citrus (lime, tangerine, kumquat), apricot, white flowers, and a distinct chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in nearly equal proportions. The 2012 vintage is noted as being around 51% Chardonnay and 49% Pinot Noir or 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate is tense, vibrant, and energetic, yet also dense and muscular. It offers layers of white peach, crisp stone fruit, crushed blackberry, and salted caramel, structured by racy acidity and a chalky grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e It has a highly refined and polished pinpoint mousse, with an \"athletic, slender, streamlined\" profile. The wine is tightly wound and focused, possessing significant intensity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged on the lees for a minimum of seven years in the cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, typically around 5 g\/L or 4 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e12.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Considered a young wine that will age beautifully. Recommended drinking is from 2023 to 2037 or as long as 2029 to 2075+ due to its density and structure. The 2012 is cited as being destined for a second life as a P2 (Second Plénitude) edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 vintage is widely considered one of the greatest of the last quarter-century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecanter - 98 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Gilman (View From the Cellar) - 98 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling - 97 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinous (Antonio Galloni) - 97 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck - 97 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate - 96+ points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator - 96 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis prestigious Champagne is an excellent aperitif, but its structure allows it to pair with intense culinary sensations. Suggested pairings include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeafood and shellfish (oysters, mussels, lobster).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSavory poultry and creamy cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpicy dishes that allow the wine to express its vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 growing season was marked by extreme weather, including winter and spring frosts, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall, resulting in low yields. However, the warm, dry weather later in the summer concentrated the remaining fruit, leading to exceptional ripeness, density, and concentration. The final wine is defined by a paradox: a solar vintage with a surprising, racy acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300040 - Charton-Hobbs Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48347322089684,"sku":"893204","price":1092.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7645\/6404\/files\/Dom-Perignon-Magnum.jpg?v=1784766696","url":"https:\/\/borderlinebottles.ca\/products\/dom-perignon-brut-2012-1-5-litre-bottle","provider":"Borderline Bottles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}