Vintage Champagne · 2008
Dom Pérignon's own outgoing cellar master called 2008 his best vintage since 1990 — the perfect way to close out nearly three decades in the role.
12% ABV75cl2008 VintageLandmark Year
Critic Scores
⭐98 pts — James Suckling
⭐96 pts — Wine Spectator (#5, Top 100)
⭐96 pts — Decanter
2008 is widely considered one of the finest Champagne vintages of the modern era — a long, ideal growing season into October gave the fruit exceptional precision. It was also Richard Geoffroy's final vintage as Dom Pérignon's Chef de Cave after nearly three decades in the role.
Tasting Profile
White FlowersCitrusStone FruitBriocheAniseed
Pairs Well With
🦿Roast Turbot
A critic-cited pairing
🭿Lobster
Salinity meets richness
🌶Spicy Asian Cuisine
Strong enough to stand up to it
🍒Pastry Desserts
Echoes the brioche notes
Perfect With Chocolate
At a Glance
Origin
Épernay, Champagne, France
House
Dom Pérignon (Moët & Chandon)
Blend
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Cellar Master
Richard Geoffroy (final vintage of a ~30-year tenure)
Questions
Why is 2008 considered such a landmark vintage?
A long, ideal growing season with good weather returning in September led to one of the longest harvests on record, running into October — producing fruit with exceptional precision, minerality and ageing potential.
Is this the same wine as other 2008 Dom Pérignon releases?
It's the same base 2008 vintage that appears across Dom Pérignon's various presentations that year, including limited artist editions — this is the standard bottling and box.
How long can this champagne continue to develop?
Dom Pérignon 2008 has strong ageing potential and can continue evolving gracefully for years, though it's also approachable and rewarding to drink now.
Delivery
⚡ 30–45 min across Greater London
📦 Next-day UK-wide
🎁 Gift wrap available at checkout
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