Producer Profile
Dom Pérignon
Dom Pérignon is a world-class producer of vintage Champagne, named after a Benedictine monk who was important quality pioneer for Champagne. Dom Pierre Pérignon nurtured an ambition to create the ‘best wine in the world’. Three centuries later, the brand still perpetuates his vision, and he is now considered to be the spiritual father of Champagne.
The first vintage of Dom, the 1921, was first released for sale in 1936. In 1935, 300 bottles were imported by Simon Bros & Co., then sold to some of their best customers to commemorate their centenary. The wine gained immediate recognition, so further bottles were then shipped to the UK.
DP is always a vintage champagne, only made in the best years, with the final composition of grapes varying on vintage. Thus, each vintage is unique and represents the unique character of the seasons. Each year, it comes down to the Chef de Cave to decide if a vintage will be declared. The assemblage is the foundation of the Dom Pérignon style. It is guided by timeless principles that have always taken precedence over winemaking techniques and their evolution.
It has been the favourite wine of nobility for many years. In 1971, the Shah of Iran ordered several bottles of the first vintage of their Rosé (1959) for the 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire. It was also chosen for the wedding of Charles and Diana, where bottles of the 1961 vintage labelled with a special insignia were used.
They have cemented their reputation as one of the worlds finest producers of Champagne over their rich history and consistent production of exceptional vintages.
