Dom Pérignon Brut 1982 - Champagne

Dom Pérignon Vintage 1982 - Technical Sheet and Tasting Notes

The 1982 Vintage: The year 1982 is historically recognized in Champagne for combining a significant harvest volume with exceptional health quality. The grapes reached optimal maturity, producing broad, balanced wines with aging potential that is still evident today, more than forty years after bottling.

Condition and Visual Examination

This bottle presents an overall very good state of preservation. The fill level is consistent with standards expected for a wine of this period, guaranteeing a good seal of the original cork. The color is a deep gold with amber reflections, a sign of natural and healthy evolution. The label and cap are well preserved, indicating stable cellar storage (darkness and controlled humidity).

Organoleptic Characteristics

• Nose: The bouquet is complex and mature. It is defined by notes of dried fruits (hazelnut, almond), honey, beeswax, and light toasted touches resulting from long aging on lees.
• Palate: The attack is vinous and structured. The texture has become silky with time, offering a very fine and integrated effervescence. The finish is persistent, marked by a noble acidity and nuances of torrefaction.

Serving Suggestions

To fully appreciate this mature vintage, it is recommended not to serve the wine too cold (ideal temperature between 11°C and 13°C). Using wider "tulip" type wine glasses is preferable to narrow flutes to allow the tertiary aromas to express themselves. This wine does not require decanting, but aeration for a few minutes in the glass is beneficial.

Food Pairings

Dom Pérignon 1982 is a powerful table wine. It will perfectly accompany dishes with a firm or fatty texture:

• Noble poultry (capon, pullet) with morels.
• Line-caught fish in a creamy sauce.
• Aged pressed cooked cheeses (Comté, Gruyère réserve).

WUAT's Opinion

The 1982 is one of the pillars of the 80s decade for Dom Pérignon. Its ability to maintain a solid structure despite its age makes it a safe bet for connoisseurs of old Champagnes. An exemplary technical specimen for analytical or pleasure tasting.