Produced only in years that the House believes reveal the true spirit of the vintage, Dom Pérignon is one of Champagne's most celebrated prestige cuvées. The 2002 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest of the modern era, with ideal growing conditions producing grapes of exceptional ripeness, balance and purity. A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the finest Grand Cru vineyards, the wine was aged extensively on its lees before release, resulting in a Champagne of extraordinary harmony, precision and longevity.

"I remember the first time I tasted the 2002 Dom Pérignon with then-Chef de Caves Richard Geoffroy at Hautvillers. It was the upcoming release at the time. As was his custom, Geoffroy served the 2002 in a flight that included a number of previous releases. The bouquet was immediately stunning for its audacity. I had never tasted anything like it. Two thousand-two was a year marked by extreme ripeness in the Chardonnays, and that opulence has always been a big part of the wine’s profile. Today, what strikes me most about the 2002 is its timelessness. That youthful opulence remains, yet the 2002 is still vibrant, almost shocking in its freshness. Apricot, ripe peach, tangerine oil, butter and dried flowers all build towards a captivating crescendo of aromas and flavors that saturates the finish. Readers can look forward to another two decades of exceptional drinking. Drink 2022-2042."  98/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com