95 Points Robert Parker — "Crystalline." A Feminine, Graceful, Ethereal Dom Pérignon.

My Wine Man on Dom Pérignon

Dom Pérignon is the prestige cuvée of Moët & Chandon and one of the most celebrated and recognisable wine names on earth — a Champagne house whose history stretches back to the 17th century and the legendary Benedictine monk after whom it is named. Only produced in exceptional vintages, Dom Pérignon is the benchmark against which all prestige cuvées are measured. The 2002 vintage is widely regarded as one of the greatest Champagne vintages of the modern era — a year of extraordinary balance, concentration, and tension that produced wines of exceptional longevity and complexity. At 23 years of age, the 2002 Dom Pérignon is now entering a period of magnificent drinking, with the kind of evolved complexity and depth that only time and a great vintage can deliver.

Tasting Notes

Robert Parker reached for a single word to describe the 2002 Dom Pérignon: "Crystalline." The nose is tensile and minerally, with hints of jasmine, apricot blossom, and Japanese yuzu — a profile of extraordinary delicacy and precision. The palate is finely toned and very focused — powerful yet light on its feet, with delicate traces of apricot and Seville orange complementing a sense of mineralité reminiscent of the legendary 1996. Parker described it as a feminine, graceful, ethereal Dom Pérignon — a wine whose beauty made a gang of Châteauneufs blush with unrequited ardour. Twenty-three years of bottle development have only deepened and refined this extraordinary character. 95 Points — Robert Parker.

Style & Drinking Window

Elegant and refined vintage Champagne with exceptional focus, mineralité, and length. The 2002 is drinking magnificently now — difficult to resist, as Parker noted — and will continue to age beautifully through 2030–2035. Serve in a large white wine or Burgundy glass at 10–12°C to allow the wine's full crystalline complexity to express itself.

Food Pairing

The 2002 Dom Pérignon's crystalline elegance and mineral precision call for food of equal refinement. Freshly shucked oysters, grilled salmon with a champagne beurre blanc, or the finest seafood — lobster, langoustine, or hand-dived scallops — are the natural companions for a Champagne of this stature. Roasted chicken with truffle butter or a delicate pasta with white truffle also pair beautifully with the wine's apricot, jasmine, and mineral complexity. A board of the finest soft cheese — a perfectly ripe Brie de Meaux or Brillat-Savarin — rounds off the pairing perfectly.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$2,888, the 2002 Dom Pérignon is exceptional value for a 95-point, 23-year-aged prestige cuvée from one of the world's most iconic Champagne houses. The 2002 vintage is one of the greatest modern Champagne years — and Parker's comparison to the legendary 1996 speaks volumes. A wine of this elegance, provenance, and critical acclaim, drinking at its peak right now, represents a compelling opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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