In the glass
Aroma: slate, crushed rocks, apricot jam, honeysuckle, mint
Palate: tropical fruit, stretched glide, energy, great length
Dom Perignon held to its second plenitude: a generous, plump wine of slate and crushed rock over apricot, honeysuckle and mint, with a stretched, energetic glide.
What it pairs with
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Lobster
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Extended-lees richness and minerality meet sweet lobster meat. -
Aged Comte
Tropical depth and energy meet the cheese's nutty crystals. -
Roast guinea fowl
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Slate and stone fruit frame roasted poultry.
How to serve Dom Perignon P2
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lobster, Aged Comte, Roast guinea fowl. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Launched in 2014, P2 (Plenitude Deux) is Dom Perignon disgorged after roughly sixteen years on lees, capturing what the house describes as a second peak of energy and expression.
- 2014 — Dom Perignon P2 line launched, beginning with the 1998 vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Moet & Chandon
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- No oak; extended lees ageing to the second plenitude, around sixteen years
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 400 to 600 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 25 from release
- First vintage
- 2014
Scores
- Vinous 96 (2004 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Dom Perignon P2
What does Dom Perignon P2 taste like?
On the nose, slate, crushed rocks, apricot jam, honeysuckle, mint. On the palate, tropical fruit, stretched glide, energy, great length. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Dom Perignon held to its second plenitude: a generous, plump wine of slate and crushed rock over apricot, honeysuckle and mint, with a stretched, energetic glide.
When should I drink Dom Perignon P2?
Drink now to 25 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Dom Perignon P2?
Lobster is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Comte and Roast guinea fowl. Extended-lees richness and minerality meet sweet lobster meat.
What grapes are in Dom Perignon P2?
The blend is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.