Dom Perignon 1996 Collectors Cases

"I have had a lot of great vintages of Dom Perignon, but I do not remember any as impressive as the 1996" - Robert Parker

1996 is possibly one of the greatest ever vintages of Dom Perignon, the prestige cuvee from Moet & Chandon.

We can offer a rare opportunity to purchase and taste the impressive 1996 vintage side by side with the recently released 1996 Dom Perignon Oenotheque in a special edition collectors case. 

£350 per Collectors Case   

containing  

1 Bottle of 1996 Dom Perignon  &  1 Bottle of 1996 Dom Perignon Oenotheque

1996 Dom Perignon Oenotheque     

The Oenetheque, kept at the Dom Perignon Cellars until recently, was disgorged in 2008. It is the same blend as the 1996 vintage, however its later disgorgement gives it a unique character. Dr Richard Geoffroy, the head winemaker at Moet & Chandon, believes Champagnes have several optimum windows of disgorgement "With Dom Pérignon we have three windows.The slope of development is individual to each vintage. Each disgorgement is individual". Geoffroy also highlights subtle differences in the wine making process that further accentuate the difference "The extra yeast aging of Oenothèque only magnifies the character of Dom Pérignon...Hopefully Oenothèque makes it easier to get Dom Pérignon's style".

97 points "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"  Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate #192

1996 Dom Perignon    
98 points "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."  Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #162