Medium

Cork

White

France

1996 remains one of the most unusual and controversial Champagne vintages thanks to a rare combination of high sugars and acidities. This was caused by sustained north-east winds which dried out the berries, concentrating the juice. At the same time, excellent acidity levels were retained in the grapes. However, not every house’s '96 has gone the distance and some are now well and truly dead. Fortunately, this isn’t one of them - Geoffroy took the risky decision to wait until late in the day to pick and this has clearly paid dividends. The aromatics on this P2 are really firing on all cylinders, and so too is the complex ‘DP’ palate. A lovely interplay of acidity and ripeness is evident, with crystalline white fruits as well as primary pear, apple and citrus. It’s also beginning to develop some nice seaweed and spice tones. It has great drive, balance, expression and length. Fabulous.

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero

Dom Pérignon, P2, Champagne, France, 1996

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1996 remains one of the most unusual and controversial Champagne vintages thanks to a rare combination of high sugars and acidit

Dom Pérignon, P2, Champagne, France, 1996

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