In Bond Fine Wine. 2004 Dom Perignon, Champagne, France. White champagne in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2013–2044. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 98/100 · Vinous, 2022-12-19 · Drink 2022-2042
The 2004 Dom Pérignon is a totally different beast. It is the product of a very long and cool growing season marked by heavy summer rains in some sectors of the region and then ideal conditions through to harvest. After a brutally torrid 2003, the vines responded by setting a huge crop. In fact, 2004 remains the most abundant vintage in the history of Champagne. The best wines, though, well, they…
Josh Raynolds (JR) — 94/100 · Vinous, 2013-11-01 · Drink 0-0
Vivid yellow. High-pitched, mineral-accented aromas of pear, Meyer lemon, quince and jasmine, with smoke and toasted grain qualities adding bass notes. Spicy, penetrating and pure, boasting impressive vivacity to its fresh orchard and citrus fruit flavors. Gains weight and breadth with air while maintaining vivacity, picking up a gingery nuance that carries through a long, smoky finish. I'd bet o…
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 18–19/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 04/06/2013 · Drink 2013-2025
Very pale straw gold with surely the most discreet bubbles in the champagne world. Very different from the 2003. A much more recognisable Dom P'rignon sort of nose with fairly intense classic toastiness. Minerals and raciness rather than fruit and body. Marked acidity and even a little lean but very fine. There are notes of iodine and bitter orange peel. This wine really gets saliva flowing. The…