Is Dom Perignon vintage 2008 still good?

Is Dom Perignon vintage 2008 still good?

The 2008 Vintage is known as one of the best if not the best vintage ever in Champagne. The 2008 Dom Pérignon scores more than 2.5 points on average than the legendary 1988 vintage, which today costs more than 10 times more than when released in the late 90s - if available at all.

How long does Dom Perignon 2008 last?

An unopened bottle of Dom Perignon usually lasts between 5 to 10 years, whereas unopened non vintage Champagne typically lasts up to four years.

What does Dom Perignon 2008 taste like?

So how does Dom Pérignon 2008 taste? The nose is fresh with faint hints of lemon zest and wet chalk. With a little air there are overtones of smoky flint. This relative restraint turns into full-on generosity on the palate where an exquisite but slender creaminess fizzes in the most miniscule bubbles.

Which Dom Perignon is best 2008 or 2010?

I found the 2010 much more balanced and drinkable with the acidity and density of fruit more in harmony than the 2008. The latter is also much more intense and powerful, with some restraint.

What's the best year for Dom Perignon champagne?

What is a good year for Dom Pérignon? There are no 'bad' years for Dom Pérignon as the brand doesn't release bottles on off-years but some of the brand's finest vintages include 1990, 19, while its best modern vintages are 2002, 20.

What year Dom Perignon is the best?

Dom Perignon's best years were 1990, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2004, and 2008 (if we were to pick a few!) Here are the vintage reports and the finest vintage bottles to buy.

Is 2008 a good year for champagne?

2008 One of the best two vintages of this decade. A return to a classic, dry style in a cooler year. Powerful fruit and scintillating acidity in complete harmony.

Did "Dom Perignon" really invent Champagne?

• The French monk Dom Perignon is thought to have invented champagne in 1697 . But 30 years earlier, an English scientist discovered winemakers on this side of the Channel had long been adding sparkle to their tipple. Some call it fizz, some just call it bubbly, but its proper name is English sparkling wine.

Does Costco sell Dom Perignon?

• Buy Dom Perignon at Costco without a membership. These laws state that applicants for a license to sell booze must “serve the public need and protect the common good.” In other words, alcohol is an invaluable and essential item that must be readily available for purchase by the general public with no membership restrictions! HaHa.

How much does Dom Perignon cost?

• Dom Perignon is a symbol of luxury and excess. As seen in our charts below, the price points start at the staggering $150 range. How is it possible that a champagne is so expensive? Is it just name recognition? Let's examine a few reasons that Dom Perignon is considered "worth the price". All Dom Perignon features vintage Pinot & Chardonnay grapes.