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About This Champagne
Dom Pérignon 1998 came from a year of extremes, and this Methuselah holds eight bottles' worth of it.
1998 was marked by two opposite events: a scorching spell in August that burned some grapes, then heavy rain in September.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Fresh almond and grapefruit, then cashew, spice, honeysuckle and lightly toasted brioche.
- Palate: Round and creamy, with orange peel, ripe pear and a salty, iodine note over a soft mousse.
- Finish: Persistent, with citrus zest and toast.
Serving & Food
Chill thoroughly to about 10°C and let it warm a degree or two as the evening goes on; it grows broader and nuttier in the glass. Crab, lobster thermidor or white truffle risotto match its richness.
Good to Know
What's the style? Ripe and opulent, with almond, citrus peel and toast.
Why a Methuselah? The big format ages slowly, keeping the wine fresh.
Product Details
| Producer | Dom Pérignon (Moët & Chandon) |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Grape | Chardonnay and Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 1998 |
| Size | 6L |
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About the Maison
Dom Pérignon is the prestige cuvée of Moët & Chandon in Épernay, named after the Benedictine monk who ran the cellars at the abbey of Hautvillers in the late 17th century.