Dom Pérignon 2017 is a small, unusual vintage, rich in Chardonnay and made in far lower volume than normal. It is open, textured and ready to enjoy, with a salty, fresh finish.
About This Champagne
2017 went from a hot, dry summer to heavy rain in late August, and picking began on 28 August, one of only a handful of August starts on record. Rot spread fast, so the team kept only clean fruit. Chardonnay, much of it from Chouilly, came through well and makes up 61% of the blend, among the highest shares in the wine's history. Bouzy supplied most of the Pinot. Chaperon calls it the smallest Dom Pérignon blend ever made, released in early 2026 after nearly nine years of ageing.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Petrichor and jasmine, with gunflint, citrus and ripe yellow fruit behind.
- Palate: Silky and generous, with soft fruit, a savoury, umami depth and fresh acidity pulling against it.
- Finish: Mineral and saline, with citrus and toast.
Serving & Food
Open it a little ahead of time and pour at about 9°C into white wine glasses rather than flutes. This vintage is likely to show well sooner than the long-lived years. Try it with king crab, caviar on blini, or rack of lamb with herbs.
How to Enjoy
Drinking over the next several years, and adding a rare, low-volume year to a Dom Pérignon line-up.
Product Details
Producer: Dom Pérignon
Cuvée: Vintage
Vintage: 2017
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Style: Prestige vintage Champagne
Grape Variety: Chardonnay 61%, Pinot Noir 39%
Volume: 750mL
About the Maison
Under Vincent Chaperon the house has changed its thinking on vintages. It used to need a decent volume of top fruit to declare a year; now it prefers to release as often as quality allows, even in small amounts. There was no Dom Pérignon from 2011, 2014 or 2016, which put pressure on the team to make 2017 work.
The wine is still made by Moët & Chandon from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay only, aged for years on lees in Épernay.