Dom Pérignon 1970 in its late-release form comes from the house's library of older vintages, disgorged decades after the harvest. Supplied in an original wooden case, it is a rare look at a Chardonnay-heavy vintage from over half a century ago.
About This Champagne
The 1970 blend is about 65% Chardonnay, an unusually high share for Dom Pérignon, and it shows in the glass. A Justerini & Brooks tasting of the late-disgorged 1970 compared it to a cross between Riesling and Puligny-Montrachet, citing herbs, mint, toasted brioche, orange blossom and praline. Vincent Chaperon has likened the 2004 vintage to the 1970 in style.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Toasted brioche, herbs and mint, with orange blossom, white chocolate and praline.
- Palate: Creamy and broad, with a salty, slightly oily texture, lively acidity and stony citrus.
- Finish: Savoury and elegant, with a long, haunting finish of lemon and toasted nuts.
Serving & Food
Stand the bottle upright for a day, then serve at 11 to 13°C in a large wine glass. Pour gently and drink in one sitting. Match it with Dover sole meunière, poached chicken with truffle or a quiet plate of hard sheep's cheese.
How to Enjoy
Fans of mature, Chardonnay-led Champagne, or a gift for someone born in 1970.
Product Details
Producer: Dom Pérignon
Vintage: 1970
Series: P3 / Œnothèque
Region: Champagne, France
Origin: France
Grape Variety: About 65% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir
Presentation: Original wooden case (OWC)
Volume: 750mL
About the Maison
The Œnothèque is the house's reserve cellar of older vintages, set aside so the wine can be released again when it reaches a new stage. The oldest vintage issued under that banner was the 1959. Under Richard Geoffroy these library releases became a regular part of the range, and in the mid-2010s the Œnothèque label gave way to P2 and P3. Bottles held for the later stages are tasted less often as they age, roughly every two years for the oldest, so the team can judge when to disgorge a batch.