Alexandre Pagliano

9.4

Very light pale yellow robe, nose of orchards, limestone and a hint of honeysuckle. Very fresh and rich in the mouth, with lemon zests and mineral notes. Very long. A pleasure now, but hold your breath. A great Don. Impressive how each year they get it right ! — 6 days ago

with Jamie, Jose and 2 others

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Certainly a very good vintage. Just never overly embraced Dom. But this is nice, beautiful in fact.

The entry is soft & even subtle. Lemon pulp, lime pulp w/ some zest, orange citrus blend, just ripe pineapple flesh, mango, green tropical melon, under ripe cantaloupe, whipped cream, soft/light white spice, sea spray, excellent, crumbled to powdery, dry chalkiness, lightly yeasty, bread dough to baguette crust, grey volcanics, limestone, hints of fresh & dry herbs, yellow lilies, spring flower & jasmine, excellent, soft acidity with a well balanced, gentle structure & tensioned, superbly elegant & smartly polished finish that lasts 90 seconds and land on fruit and gentle volcanics.

EK226. — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.7

Oy vey. This is a great bottle. Fresh, complete, beautiful softened fruit and perfectly integrated acidity. Stone and hints of peach. So poised. Just exceptional — 3 months ago

with Matt and David

Conrad Green

9.6

Soft and plush. Wild strawberry and wet stone. Some faint floral notes. Focused, delicate and precise. Haunting fruit. Still fresh.. a wonderful bottle. — 4 days ago

with Bex

Conrad Green

9.5

Soft lime, wet stone, gooseberry, salinity and flint. Gorgeous stuff. So fresh and dynamic. Great — a month ago

with David and Matt

Brian Lenich

10

Champaign at Yaz’s house — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.7

Bright and fresh. Lazer like focus. Bright and sharp and defined. Light and precise. Excellent — 4 days ago

with Bex

GaryWEdwards

9.5

Really beginning to make a statement — 12 days ago

Sebastian Corriere

9.6

Dom with Nextiva @ bar colette w melissa Rubsam John Freitas and cowboy hat party! — 2 months ago

Her Mir Tage

9.5

Look at this mesmerizing color!

I’ve opened two bottles of Dom Pérignon 1990 before—one of them was in excellent condition, with rich brioche and yeasty notes. If not for the faint remaining bubbles, it could almost pass for an aged Bâtard-Montrachet.

This time, I opened a 1983 vintage, and this bottle has been kept perfectly—the fill level is high, with no oxidation. Upon opening, the tertiary aromas were enchanting: toffee, smoky notes, coffee, and a touch of mineral coolness, like standing on a rain-soaked Scottish cliff in the middle of a downpour.

After 30 minutes, secondary aromas emerged, adding layers of complexity: warm brioche and a hint of aged cheese. It felt like the sky had cleared after the rain—like stepping into a Scottish horse ranch, the tones warming up just like the wine’s golden hue, exuding creamy, toasted nuttiness.

Primary fruit aromas were gone, but the interplay of secondary and tertiary notes was already captivating enough. A well-preserved old Champagne like this is always a delightful surprise. I love its golden, diamond-like brilliance, its rich texture, and its perfectly balanced acidity. The more I drank, the more I craved—now I regret not buying an extra bottle. — 4 months ago