Dom Pérignon 2013 with the Luminous label, from a late, October-picked vintage that many now see as a classic in the older mould. The glow is purely presentation; the wine is the standard 2013 release.
About This Champagne
A cold, wet winter and a cool, rainy spring left budburst about two weeks behind normal in 2013. A hot, sunny summer followed, and picking ran from 28 September to 15 October, the latest start in recent memory. Vincent Chaperon has said the timing gave both concentration from the dry summer and freshness from cooler harvest days. The blend is 51% Chardonnay and 49% Pinot Noir, dosed at 5 g/l after roughly eight years on lees.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Mirabelle plum, apricot and orange blossom, with fresh mint, a little cardamom and toast.
- Palate: Silky and precise, tangerine and ripe yellow fruit around a creamy core, lifted by lively acidity.
- Finish: Saline and persistent, with grapefruit pith and crushed chalk.
Serving & Food
Aim for 8 to 10°C and a wide tulip glass. It gives plenty of pleasure now and has the structure to age for many years. Serve with scallop crudo, Hainanese chicken or a Parmesan risotto finished with lemon zest.
How to Enjoy
Late-night celebrations and table service, where a lit bottle adds to the atmosphere.
Product Details
Producer: Dom Pérignon
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Vintage: 2013
Grape Variety: 51% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir
Style: Prestige vintage Champagne with luminous presentation
ABV: 12.5%
Volume: 750ml
About the Maison
The name honours Dom Pierre Pérignon, the monk in charge of the cellars at the Abbey of Hautvillers above the Marne. The popular tale that he invented sparkling Champagne is a myth, but he did argue for lower yields, gentle pressing and blending grapes from different plots, ideas the house still follows. Hautvillers fruit goes into every blend.
The 2013 was launched in 2023 with a short film shot largely at the abbey, part of the house's partnership with Lady Gaga that began in 2021. Only Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are used, in proportions that shift with the character of each year.