Since 1743 when it was founded, Moet & Chandon has been passing down unequaled winemaking savoir-faire and an innovative and pioneering spirit from generation to generation. Founder Claude Moet was the first to embody these values when he made his Champagne the most sought-after in Europe. With his grandson, Jean Remy Moët, a pioneering and visionary mind, Moet & Chandon became a major international champagne brand. This saga quickly transformed the family House into a worldwide symbol of success.

The 1,190 hectares of rich limestone soil, 50% of which is classed as Grand Cru and 25% Premier Cru, make up the largest vineyard area in Champagne. Underground, the Moet & Chandon cellars are the most extensive in the region. Extending more than 28 kilometers, they form a subterranean labyrinth where the wine metamorphoses under optimum conditions of humidity and temperature.

Moet & Chandon is part of the luxury brands group LVMH, whose other prestigious wine holdings include Chateau d’Yquem, Cheval Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Krug, and Newton Vineyard, to name a few.

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 2004 Moet Chandon Dom Perignon is a champagne blend that exudes elegance and sophistication. With its pale white color and a cork closure, this wine is a classic representation of the renowned Dom Perignon brand.

This vintage hails from the Champagne region of France, known for its exceptional sparkling wines. The 2004 Dom Perignon displays a 14.0% alcohol content, ensuring a balanced and harmonious flavor profile.

Renowned wine critics have praised this wine for its exceptional quality. Wine Spectator awarded it an impressive score of 95, describing it as a graceful Champagne with minerally drive. The wine's firm acidity and rich vein of smoky mineral perfectly complement the plush texture. Flavors of mirabelle jam, toasted brioche, crunchy pear, honey, and smoked almond create a finely woven tapestry on the palate. The wine's long, mouthwatering finish leaves a lasting impression.

James Suckling awarded the 2004 Dom Perignon a score of 96, applauding its return to regular form after the wild 2003 edition. This vintage showcases composed and complex flavors, with toasty yeasty characters enveloping grapefruit and pithy lemon citrus notes. The chardonnay component shines through, contributing to the wine's driving power and deep-seated phenolic presence. The palate is guided by a chord of acidity, leading to a long, fresh, and gently nutty finish. This classic Dom Perignon is best enjoyed around 2019.

With a score of 96 from Wine & Spirits, this wine's explosive flavors captivate the senses. The 2004 vintage showcases a bold, broad, and layered impression on the palate. However, the tight structure and edgy tension of the acidity rein it in, capturing the wine's aromatic power and extending it into a graceful length. This precise and sophisticated Champagne is well-suited for cellaring.

The 2004 Dom Perignon is also highly regarded by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, receiving a score of 94. This vintage offers a toasty bouquet of pears, green apple, iodine, peach, and smoke. On the palate, it displays a medium to full-bodied, satiny texture. A sweet core of fruit and a fine mousse contribute to its vinous profile. This well-rounded Champagne represents a classically proportioned example of Dom Perignon.

Decanter awarded the 2004 Dom Perignon a score of 93, praising its generous and almost sensual character. This wine showcases a glorious nose, with hints of reduction and woodsmoke perfectly balanced by a nascent fruit character. The dramatic tension transitions seamlessly into radiance and harmony.

Jeff Leve, from TheWineCellarInsider.com, awarded this vintage a score of 93. While it displays notes of brioche, lemon peel, minerality, cocoa powder, and citrus, it lacks the weight, depth, excitement, and complexity of other recent vintages. However, if you are seeking more Dom Perignon, Leve recommends investing in the 2002 vintage.

John Gilman, from View From The Cellar, awarded the 2004 Dom Perignon an impressive score of 96+. He emphasizes the wine's potential for aging, recommending at least thirty years of bottle age to fully appreciate its formidable potential. The bouquet offers a refined yet youthful constellation of green apple, menthol, salty minerality, white flowers, and a touch of iodine. On the palate, the wine is pure, full, and racy, with excellent complexity and a refined mousse. The finish is energetic and long, leaving a lasting impression.

The 2004 Moet Chandon Dom Perignon is a wine that will captivate connoisseurs with its refined elegance, complexity, and long aging potential.