Dom Pérignon P3 1985 is the Plénitude 3 release of the 1985 vintage. This P3 bottling is gift boxed and was disgorged after long decades on its lees.
About This Champagne
William Kelley of Wine Advocate tasted this P3 from magnum in 2019 and wrote of lemon rind, mandarin, oyster shell and iodine, with brisk acids and a controlled richness. He suggested drinking it through to the mid-2030s. It sits between the tension of the 1975 and the flesh of the 1982.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Waxy lemon rind, mandarin and oyster shell, with iodine and a smoky yeast note.
- Palate: Medium to full, with a fine but lively mousse, concentrated citrus and stone fruit and brisk acidity.
- Finish: Expansive and long, with smoke, sea salt and candied peel.
Serving & Food
Chill to roughly 10°C and give it a spacious glass so the smoky notes can lift. It is drinking well now and should hold into the 2030s. Try it with sea urchin on toast, salt-baked chicken or a simple plate of jamón ibérico.
How to Enjoy
A serious dinner with friends who like mature Champagne, or a gift to mark a 1985 milestone.
Product Details
Producer: Dom Pérignon
Region: Champagne, France
Vintage: 1985
Series: P3 / Plénitude 3
Grape Variety: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Presentation: Gift box
Volume: 750mL
About the Maison
One detail that sets the late releases apart is the closure they age under. The original release matures under a crown cap, while bottles kept back for P2 and P3 age on natural cork in the house cellars. Critics who follow Dom Pérignon closely say that long spell under cork brings out the smoky, reductive character that is the wine's signature. Only a small share of each vintage is set aside this way, and the cellar team tastes it at long intervals over the years before deciding when the next release window has arrived.