In Bond Fine Wine. 2018 Dom Perignon, Champagne, Champagne, France. White champagne in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2025+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 98/100 · Vinous, 2026-05-01 · Drink 2028 - 2058
The 2018 Dom Pérignon is explosive, bright and so vibrant in the glass. Medium in body, with layers of understated depth, the 2018 dazzles from start to finish. Lemon peel, chalk, mint and white pepper all open with a bit of coaxing. Readers will find a Dom Pérignon of unreal precision and class.
James Suckling (JS) — 99/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 06/08/2025 · Drink 2025+
Very floral aromas with jasmine, honeysuckle, lemons and subtle apples. Lavender as well. The medium-bodied palate has super-integrated bubbles, a touch of fine phenolics and a racy, lively finish. Weightless and refined for the vintage. The aftertaste includes ginger, dried apples, lychees, bitter lemons and minerals. 54% chardonnay and 46% pinot noir. Dosage 4.5 g/L. Mid-2026 release. A new sty…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 98/100 · Vinous, 01/04/2025 · Drink 2026 - 2048
The 2018 Dom P'rignon is a total stunner. Bright and crystalline in the glass, the 2018 sizzles with mineral-drenched tension. Citrus peel, chalk, white flowers and slate are some of the many nuances that open with a bit of coaxing. The 2018 will need a few years to start hitting its stride, but it is super-impressive in the early going. Stylistically, it reminds me of the 2004 (also a high-yield…