1966 | Dom Perignon | Brut Champagne

Detailed Description

A rare bottle of Dom Pérignon 1966, which is in excellent condition and still full of life. On the nose, a rich bouquet of dried fruits, toasted nuts and a sprinkle of saffron. On the palate, small uplifting bubbles and plenty of fresh acidity. The finish is mineral and lingering.

Producer Information

Dom Pérignon is a celebrated Champagne brand owned by Moët & Chandon. Its origins can be traced back to the Abbey of Saint Pierre d’Hautvillers in northern France – the so-called birthplace of Champagne.The 17th-Century Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon is credited with its invention after taking up the position as the abbey’s cellarer and procurator in 1668. Pierre Pérignon spent the remaining 47 years of his life striving to create the “best wine in the world”, with his wine even gracing the tables of the court of King Louis XIV, the Sun King.To this day the Abbey of Saint Pierre d’Hautvillers houses the “Le Traité de la culture des vignes de Champagne”, or the “Treatise on the culture of the vines of Champagne”, a manuscript that was penned by Dom Pierre – Pérignon’s pupil and successor.