Dom Perignon 2009 (OCC 6)

Description

By Jasper Morris in 2023 (JM96)
2009 was almost the perfect vintage in that nature did most of the hard work, with good ripeness (aromatic, phenolic, and potential ABV) and excellent sanitary conditions (almost no rot). It has that yellow-plum fruit of warmer vintage with enough acidity to promote freshness. Still maturing nicely and is dominated by an ensemble of toasty aromas (coffee, smoke, and walnut). Complex, chewy, and long, the wine retains its youthful, buttery fatness.

By Decanter in 2018 (D96)
Generous, elegant and full of pleasure, there’s lots of complexity in this curvy wine. It has a rich creaminess with minerals, chalky depth and a round mouthfeel. Flavours of cox’s apple, soy, gentle ginger spice, sweet patisserie and cappuccino are joined by a fine and persistent acidity. Profound length.

By Wine Spectator in 2017 (WS96)
There’s a subtle power to this graceful Champagne, which boasts a firm, crystalline frame of acidity married to the fine, satinlike mousse and notes of white raspberry, brioche and Earl Grey tea. Seamless through to the long finish of smoke and spice accents, this opens beautifully in the glass. *Collectible*

By James Suckling in 2017 (JS97)
This is a DP that shows the ripeness of the 2009 vintage yet remains full of energy. Gorgeous aromas of cream, apple, mango, honeysuckle, and chalk follow through to a full body and super fine, tight texture. Dense and agile. Vinous. It’s like a top grand cru white Burgundy. Think Bâtard-Montrachet. More depth than the 2006

By Wine Advocate in 2020 (WA93)
Aromas of fresh brioche, green pear, waxy citrus rind, iodine and subtly autolytic top notes mingle in an inviting bouquet, introducing the 2009 Dom Pérignon. It’s a medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy wine that’s rich and textural, with good concentration and lively acids despite being the ripest rendition in the history of this cuvée. As I wrote earlier this year, while the wine is open and enveloping, there’s also enough energy and structure here to promise good mid-term aging potential, something that becomes more apparent as the wine loses a little puppy fat.