This did not have many "vintage champagne" characteristics quite yet but they will probably come. Good but I have it at about the same rating as many NVs at this point.
- 1999 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon - France, Champagne (6/18/2008)
Almost colorless with a green cast; The first aromas were matchstick that led to toast and underlying citrus. The flavors varied between crisp green apple and citrus (lime?). This struck me as entirely young with lively mousse and acidity. Hard to tell how much it might potentially improve although it was better than the 1998 and not up to the 1996. Tasted at an industry Dom Perignon Tasting (thank you!). Some tasters preferred this to the more aged Champagnes (lots of bubbles...). (91 pts.)
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