I always look forward to tasting the new release of Moêt & Chandon Dom Pérignon, and 2005 was just released on the market. I can’t think of a more iconic Champagne, and considering the large production, the wine is usually superb quality.
I tasted the latest release of Dom Pérignon in Switzerland a couple of days ago with Lugano wine merchant Arvi. They had just taken delivery of few hundred cases of the stuff, and even the owner, Fabio Cattaneo, hadn’t tasted it.
I believe that the 2005 DP is the best since 2002, which remains the best recent vintage and is probably only eclipsed by the amazing 100-point 1996. The 2005 is a full-bodied DP with so much richness and loads of ripe fruit such as pineapple and papaya. It has a wonderful, creamy texture and a long and intense finish. It’s a Champagne that fully satisfies but at the same time challenges you with its strength, depth and persistence on the palate. I rate it 97 points.
