Dom Pérignon, Moët & Chandon’s prestige cuvée, is produced only in exceptional vintages and is globally recognised as one of Champagne’s greatest wines. The 2013 release reflects a year of contrasts: a cold, wet spring followed by a warm, dry summer and a late harvest, conditions that produced grapes of remarkable balance and tension. The blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (typically in near-equal parts, proportions varying slightly by vintage) was vinified and aged on lees for nearly 10 years before release, building the depth and complexity that define Dom Pérignon.

In the glass, the 2013 vintage shows a pale golden colour with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is vivid and layered, with aromas of citrus, green apple, and stone fruit evolving into floral, smoky, and mineral notes. The palate is both precise and expansive: bright lemon and white peach give way to toasted brioche, almond, and spice, underpinned by a saline edge. Structured yet elegant, it finishes long and resonant, balancing freshness with richness.

The 2013 Dom Pérignon is regarded as one of the most classical expressions in recent memory—marked by energy, clarity, and longevity. It is delicious now for its tension and detail, but built to age gracefully for decades.