1982 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon - France, Champagne (4/13/2007)
WIML96+,NOWA,NOWS

Tasted April 13, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with a fine nice mousse. Aromas of graham crackers, carmalized pears and baked apple pie. Flavors of cinnamon apples up front with some light citrus notes finishing up with some crème brulee on the finish. Medium acidity and body. Drink or hold.

Revisited over the course of the evening and around the 5 hour mark this wine was absolutely mesmerizing. This was my Champagne of the night in a field of outstanding Champagnes. Well done. (96 pts.)

1982 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon - France, Champagne (6/19/2008)
WIML95

Tasted June 19, 2008 at an offline.

Opened and served immediately. Cork was stuck in the bottle so the cap snapped off and the remainder had to be removed with a corkscrew. The wine inside was more than fine. Yellow to dark yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with ultra fine and light beading. Upon opening the aromas of roasted coffee and carmelized apples waifed up from the bottle follow by additional notes in the glass of toast. dough, yellow apples and pears. Not even a hint of sherry on this well aged champagne. Flavors of tangy yellow apples, pears and lemon with a fine mousse and a medium finish. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Held strong and consistent through the end of the dinner around the 3 hour mark. Maybe just a hair step behind the bottle in PA 2 years ago. Well done. (95 pts.)