The 2004 Dom Perignon Champagne scored 19+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20! Its 12.5% alcohol, toasty French bread flavor over citrus and wet stone had a long, long clean finish. Its extremely tiny bubbles lingered forever. It was $149 on release, but much higher now. Sometimes, it’s just worth.
The top of the line from Moet & Chandon of Epernay, France.
The monk, Dom Perignon was appointed Cellar Master at his abbey in 1668, and is credited with inventing Champagne, saying, “I’m looking at the stars.” It was the best Champagne we’ve had since the 1970’s. Need I say more. Great Champagne is at peak between 10 and 20 years old. In vino veritas.
Instead of the traditional caviar on egg yoke, I paired it with the Hors d’oeuvres of cantaloupe, honey dew, mozzarella and prosciutto and each sip of Champagne helped the appetizer explode with flavor.
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