producer:

Moet and Chandon

varietal:

Sparkling

vintage:

2006

country:

France

region:

Champagne

price:

$150-250

rating (1-4):

4 - highly recommend

comments:

VC: Purported to be the father of all Champagne, Dom Pérignon continues to impress generation after generation. This ultimate anniversary or birthday celebration bubbly is only made in the greatest years. Loaded with stylish aromas of citrus, artisanal bread, green apple, mineral and pear, this is quite dry and vibrantly refreshing on the palate. Expect to be impressed. My note: One of the kings of the Champagne category, this bubbly is a great choice for big celebrations and milestones. Robust and deep with enticing notes of brioche, ripe pear and hazelnut. This wine is part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. Food matches: caviar, oysters, mussels.