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 2002 Moet Chandon Dom Perignon is a Champagne blend from the renowned Champagne region of France. It is produced by Moet Chandon and comes with a cork closure. This vintage has a 12.5% alcohol content and is presented in a classic white color. The wine has received high praise from numerous professional reviewers, highlighting its complexity, elegance, and aging potential.

Wine Spectator awarded it a score of 95, describing it as “a rich and smoky Champagne in a graceful package with a beautiful fine-grained texture.” The review notes layers of flavors such as biscuit, candied lemon peel, coffee liqueur, chamomile, pine, crystallized honey, and wood smoke. The publication emphasizes its elegance, texture, and attention to detail, and suggests that it can be enjoyed from now through 2027.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave it an even higher score of 96, calling it “intensely floral with perfumed jasmine that dominates the bouquet.” The wine gains richness over time, with flavors turning riper and almost tropical, including ripe apricots, passion fruit, and peaches. The reviewer, Antonio Galloni, suggests that it can be enjoyed today but will gain more complexity with a few years of cellaring. The anticipated maturity is from 2012 to 2032.

Chuck Hayward from JJ Buckley also rated it 96, noting its “straw color with a persistent fine bead” and a bouquet that is “high-toned and focused.” The flavors include lemon blossom, apples, young pears, and citrus cream, with a rich, feathery finish. Hayward describes it as a Champagne that leaves you wanting more.

Wine & Spirits awarded it another 96, with a poetic description evoking the feeling of standing above a well at the edge of an apple orchard. The wine’s complexity is highlighted with “full-on limestone-derived power, juicy nectarine and apricot scents, candied lemon, and lasting spice.” The review emphasizes its aging potential, stating it will age with grace.

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages gave it a near-perfect score of 96, describing it as “really exciting and tense,” with “bitter, dried-citrus-peel notes” and a tightly wound structure.

Neal Martin’s Wine Journal scored it 95, calling it “Crystalline” with a “tensile and minerally” nose. The palate is described as finely toned, powerful yet light, with delicate traces of apricot and Seville orange.

Decanter gave it a 94, praising its “silkiness and balance,” along with a “fluffy, creamy tone and stylish nuttiness.” Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com scored it 95, noting its “minerality essence, citrus, tropical fruit, floral, honeysuckle, and toast aromas.”

Overall, the 2002 Moet Chandon Dom Perignon is highly regarded for its complexity, elegance, and aging potential, making it a standout vintage in the world of Champagne.