1996 Dom Perignon Champagne
Dom Perignon
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Average Critic Score: 95.33/100 based on 3 critic reviews
Among the most celebrated Dom Perignon vintages of the modern era, the 1996 Dom Perignon comes from a year that combined high ripeness with exceptional acidity, giving Champagnes of unusual intensity and a famously long life. Robert M. Parker, Jr. called it possibly the finest young example of Dom Perignon he had ever tasted and awarded 98 points, while Antonio Galloni (Vinous) gave it 95 points and finds it in a terrific place to enjoy now or cellar further, with 93 points from Wine Spectator. Crushed rock, honeysuckle, lemon oil and marmalade in an exquisitely balanced Champagne.
May be the finest young example of DP I have ever tasted. Notes of crushed rocks, honeysuckle, lemon oil, orange marmalade, and white pear provide a stunning aromatic display as well as palate impression. Great acidity and huge flavor intensity backed up by vibrant acidity make this an exquisite Champagne - Robert M. Parker, Jr., Wine Advocate (98 pts)
Drinking beautifully now and with the balance to continue for years to come.
Critic Reviews
98 Points - Robert M. Parker, Jr., Wine Advocate
“The brilliant 1996 Dom Perignon, which has largely disappeared from the marketplace, may be the finest young example of DP I have ever tasted. Notes of crushed rocks, honeysuckle, lemon oil, orange marmalade, and white pear provide a stunning aromatic display as well as palate impression. Great acidity and huge flavor intensity backed up by vibrant acidity make this an exquisite Champagne. It should drink well for 20-25 years, possibly longer. Readers should remember that the 1971 Dom Perignon Rose is still drinking exquisitely. I recently had the 1969 and 1970 Dom Perignons (from magnum), and both were drinking brilliantly. It makes one realize just how long-lived these wines can be. Production is confidential, but there must be hundreds of thousands of cases of Dom Perignon since it available in most of the world's luxury hotels and restaurants.”
95 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“One of the more accessible wines of the year today, the 1996 Dom Perignon impresses for its exceptional balance and class. Lemon peel, white flowers and mint are laced together in the glass. The 1996 is in a terrific place today where it can be enjoyed or cellared for a number of years.”
93 Points - Wine Spectator
“This features floral, candied citrus, pencil shaving and hazelnut aromas and flavors. It's fresh and focused, with a firm structure offset by a mouthfilling richness and a lacy texture. Not a blockbuster, but seamless and seductive in its approach. Drink now through 2010.”
Wine Details & Information
Vintage: 1996
Varietal / Style:Champagne
Producer:Dom Perignon
Country:France
Region: Champagne
Bottle size (ml): 750ml