Kiwi Gold

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

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Light gold in color.

Nice crisp nose with limes and brioche.

Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing citrus, yeast, minerals, bread, green apples, herbs, earth, lemon juice and white pepper.

Long finish, tasty and elegant.

This 16 year old still feels very young, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Rich and well balanced.

I love this vintage of Dom Perignon. Complex and interesting. I've had this vintage it a few times before, and it is very consistent.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. Good stuff.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$350.
— 8 months ago

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What a pull. Bravo to you. @Mike Saviage
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Awesome, glad it was not too oxidized
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Thanks for the info @Shay A
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@Norman Gennaro : I agree with you. Not sure how much of it has to do with the other vineyards, use of whole cluster, when she picks, etc. I really like the Lillian Syrahs…I need to find more!

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