{"title":"Vintage champagnes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage champagne is made from the grapes of a single year, judged exceptional by the house. It ages longer in the cellar before release and expresses the character of its year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGive it or keep it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage champagne makes an ideal gift to celebrate a birth year, a wedding or an anniversary. Stored lying down, away from light and at a stable temperature, it can evolve for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dom-perignon\"\u003eDom Pérignon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/champagnes\"\u003eall our champagnes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease enjoy responsibly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dom-perignon-plenitude-2-2006","title":"Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDom Pérignon Plénitude 2 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e is the 2006 vintage revealed in its second plenitude, after some fifteen years of ageing on the lees in the house cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis long ageing gives a more intense and vibrant champagne than the Vintage, with remarkable aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dom Pérignon\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay and Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 15 years on the lees before disgorgement\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gold\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candied citrus, yellow fruit, toasted brioche, smoky notes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense and vibrant, great length, saline and iodine finish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it between 10 and 12 °C, in a white wine glass rather than a flute, so its complexity can show. Lying down, in a cool place away from light, the bottle can keep evolving for many years. Keep the original box: for a limited edition, it matters as much as the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dom-perignon\"\u003eDom Pérignon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Plénitude 2 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDom Pérignon considers that a vintage goes through several phases of maturity. P2 is the second, reached after some fifteen years on the lees, compared with about nine years for the Vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Dom Pérignon always a vintage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDom Pérignon is made only from the grapes of a single year, and only in years judged worthy of its name. No blend of several harvests is ever sold under this label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders from €300. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dom Pérignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57443006415197,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/16.jpg?v=1773661370"},{"product_id":"krug-clos-d-ambonnay-2006","title":"Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 2006, Blanc de Noirs Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrug Clos d'Ambonnay 2006 is a legendary cuvée from a single small walled plot of Pinot Noir in the heart of the prestigious village of Ambonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade entirely from this historic clos, this Blanc de Noirs is one of the purest and most intense expressions of Champagne terroir. After long ageing in the Krug cellars, it shows exceptional depth, controlled richness and striking elegance. Produced in extremely limited quantities, each bottle is numbered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne, Ambonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Krug\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe red fruit, honey, cocoa, toasted hazelnut and gentle spice; a broad, structured palate with a finish of remarkable length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare bottle for connoisseurs and collectors of great Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storing Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 2006\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 2006 at 10 to 12 °C. The house of Krug recommends a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute, to let the aromas express themselves. Store the bottle lying down, in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis powerful blanc de noirs pairs with Bresse chicken with morels, veal sweetbreads, roast lobster or a well-aged Parmesan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/krug-grande-cuvee\"\u003eKrug Grande Cuvée: why is every edition unique?\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/vins-de-reserve-en-champagne\"\u003ethe role of reserve wines in Champagne\u003c\/a\u003e and our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-meilleurs-champagnes-d-exception\"\u003ethe finest exceptional champagnes\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57443034693981,"sku":null,"price":3999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/caveaupost_16.jpg?v=1773661375"},{"product_id":"dom-perignon-vintage-2015","title":"Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eDom Pérignon Vintage 2015 captures the essence of a sunny year, with a refined tension between richness, precision and mineral energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade exclusively from the 2015 harvest, in line with the Dom Pérignon philosophy of only declaring exceptional vintages, it is a dense, concentrated yet perfectly balanced Champagne: radiant now and deeply structured for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dom Pérignon\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir and Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe white fruit, candied citrus, fresh almond, brioche and white flowers on the nose; a broad, chalky, taut and saline palate with a precise, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great Dom Pérignon vintage, superb today and set to evolve beautifully in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storing Dom Pérignon 2015\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 8 to 10 °C, in a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute, so the aromas can express themselves. It is ready to enjoy now and can also be cellared, lying down in a cool, dark place, to develop toasty notes and complexity over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts chalky tension suits langoustines, fine fish with beurre blanc, seared scallops or roast poultry. As an aperitif, it is perfect with aged Parmesan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-cuvees-dom-perignon\"\u003ethe Dom Pérignon cuvées: vintages, Plénitude and Œnothèque\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/dom-perignon-pourquoi-ce-champagne-millesime\"\u003ewhy this vintage champagne became a benchmark\u003c\/a\u003e. The full range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dom-perignon\"\u003eDom Pérignon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Dom Pérignon make a vintage every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The house only declares a vintage when the harvest is judged exceptional; in some years no Dom Pérignon is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt what temperature should Dom Pérignon be served?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 8 to 10 °C. Served too cold, the wine loses part of its aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders of €300 or more. 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