1999 Moet Chandon Dom Perignon

Champagne Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JR 95 JM 94 DC 92
JR 95

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages, December 2015

Served not blind immediately after 2002 through to 2006 (which were all served blind), so of course it seemed particularly beautiful. Pale creamy minerally savoury nose. Really lively and punchy. Some smokiness. A hint of...
JM 94

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, February 2023

A ripe Dom Perignon that was easy to love in its youth, with its exotic-yellow fruit and low acidity. Many feared for its longevity, yet those fears have proved unfounded. After navigating an awkward phase (when the...
DC 92

Decanter, November 2018

1999 was a warmer vintage in the mould of 2009, producing a large crop after a slightly rainy end of season. Picking time, as always, was essential, its timing dictated by the long view and the need to adopt a prescient...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Sparkling
Varietal Champagne Blend
Country France
Region Champagne
Vintage 1999
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 12.5%
Closure Cork

Possibly the world’s most recognized and iconic Champagne, Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon is always a vintage-dated wine comprised of the classic varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Elegant and graceful with excellent aging potential, it is produced only in those harvest years that the Chef de Cave declares to be of exceptional quality.

Dom. Pierre Perignon, revered as the spiritual “Father of Champagne”, was a 17th century Benedictine Monk and cellar master at Benedictine Abbey of Hautvillers. He had a singular mission: to create the best wine in the world. To that mission, he dedicated 47 years of his life to invent and perfect the techniques to create a wine whose reputation knows no equal. His life-long work acquired a reputation for excellence which spread rapidly throughout the region, including the favor of the Royal Court during the reign of King Louis XIV.

Today, Richard Geoffroy, Chef de Cave and Creator of Dom Perignon Vintages, perpetuates the spirit of Dom. Pierre Perignon. The wine is produced by Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the largest luxury brand group in the world.

The 1999 Moet Chandon Dom Perignon, a Champagne blend from France’s renowned Champagne region, demonstrates the complexity and elegance typical of this prestigious producer. This vintage, characterized by a warmer growing season, resulted in a large crop and a wine that has evolved intriguingly over time.

Decanter awarded this wine a score of 92, noting its surprising initial steeliness which gradually gives way to a broader profile. The tasting note describes an array of flavors including figs, quince, and orange groves, with a flinty, almost saline finish that brings about a “symmetrical harmony” and considerable satisfaction. The wine was served from a magnum, which may have influenced its unique development.

Jancis Robinson, in her review dated December 27, 2015, gave this vintage an impressive score of 95. She highlighted the wine’s pale creamy minerality and savory nose, describing it as “really lively and punchy” with some smokiness and a hint of honey. Her tasting note emphasizes the wine's vivacity, suggesting it stood out particularly when compared to other vintages.

Jasper Morris provided a score of 94 and noted the wine’s initial appeal with its exotic-yellow fruit and low acidity, which raised concerns about its longevity. However, he observed that the 1999 Dom Perignon has aged well, shedding weight and returning to a more balanced fruit profile after an awkward phase marked by caramel toffee aromas. He describes the current state of the wine as generous and mouth-filling, with an oily viscosity from mature Chardonnay, recommending to drink up soon while it’s still very good.

In summary, the 1999 Moet Chandon Dom Perignon is a Champagne that has navigated its aging process well, revealing different facets over time. It’s praised for its liveliness, complex flavor profile, and evolving character, making it a distinguished choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.