1996 Dom Perignon Oenotheque Champagne
Dom Perignon
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Average Critic Score: 98.0/100 based on 3 critic reviews
Oenotheque was Dom Perignon's original late-release program, the forerunner of today's Plenitude series: the same wine as the regular release, aged for many extra years on its cork in the cellars before disgorgement with a lighter dosage. The 1996 Dom Perignon Oenotheque comes from a vintage famed for its searing acidity and longevity, and the extended ageing has turned that early austerity into exquisite tension and depth. James Suckling awarded it a perfect 100 points, with 97 points from Antonio Galloni at the Wine Advocate and 97 points from Antonio Galloni at Vinous. One of the defining Champagnes of its generation.
This shows amazing freshness and depth of fruit while remaining agile and very clean. Full body, dense and layered on the palate. Goes on for minutes with each sip. Lots of mineral and chalk character too. A fabulous Champagne - James Suckling (100 pts)
A Champagne for the most important occasions, or for the cellar of a serious collector.
Critic Reviews
100 Points - James Suckling
“This shows amazing freshness and depth of fruit while remaining agile and very clean. Full body, dense and layered on the palate. Goes on for minutes with each sip. Lots of mineral and chalk character too. A fabulous Champagne. A blend of half Pinot Noir and half Chardonnay.”
97 Points - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
“The 1996 Dom Perignon OEenotheque offers up layers of pastry, lemon, smoke and toastiness. At first deceptively understated, the wine turns positively explosive and layered on the palate, showing remarkable tension, elegance and power, all wrapped around a seriously intense frame. The balance between fruit and acidity is awesome. This is a marvelous DP OEeno. The OEeno is the same juice as the regular Dom Perignon, except the OEeno is aged on the cork while the regular DP is aged in crown-sealed bottles. Once disgorged, the OEenos gets a slightly lower dosage than is typical for the original release DP. This bottle was disgorged in 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2026.”
97 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 1996 Dom Perignon Oenotheque has really turned a corner over the last six months or so. When it was originally introduced the 1996 was hard as nails, today it is an exquisite Champagne that captures the essential brightness and energy of the year. Lemon, slate, oyster shells and white flowers stain the palate in an intense, beautifully sculpted Champagne of the highest level.”
Wine Details & Information
Vintage: 1996
Varietal / Style:Champagne
Producer:Dom Perignon
Country:France
Region: Champagne
Bottle size (ml): 750ml