Dom Perignon Luminous Brut Champagne 2012

Dom Perignon Luminous Brut Champagne 2012

Winemaker Notes
Dom Pierre Prignon was appointed “cellarer”, or administrator, of the Abbaye dHautvillers in 1668. For the next 47 years he dedicated himself to creating “the best wine in the world. ” Dom Prignons creative ambition is a constant quest for harmony as a source of emotion.

The seasons
A year full of paradoxes for winemaking, 2012 gave birth to a great vintage, surmounting multiple challenges. Nature proved unpredictable and implacable as a series of climate events descended upon the vineyards: frost in the winter and spring, torrential rains, hailstorms, and cold spells while the vines were flowering, plus intense heat waves over the summer. A warm and dry climate alleviated any concerns as to the health of grapes, favoring the maturation of the fruit. The beginning of the harvest stretched from September 10 to 26, depending on the parcels. Tasting the grapes revealed tremendous promise, with a balance between freshness and generosity.