2008 Champagne Dom Pérignon, Brut

The 2008 Dom Pérignon is a huge, powerful Champagne and also clearly one of the wines of the vintage. This is one of the most reticent bottles I have tasted, so much so that I am considering holding off opening any more bottles! The 2008 has always offered a striking interplay of fruit and structure. Today, the richness of the fruit is especially evident. Readers who own the 2008 should be thrilled, but patience is a must. Drink 2028 - 2058.

98/100, Antonio Galloni, Vinous