Good ole Dom: What's the best one you've had?

[Jeff B]

Many might sneer at this queen of commercial champagne, but I've yet to taste one I didn't like. They are among the most harmonious and balanced of all the champagnes I've had the pleasure to taste.

The finest I've tasted was a 1988 Dom Rose, oh so delicate but balanced by hints of strawberries n cream.

My favorite "blonde Dom" was a 1982.

I've heard that the 96's are already superb but I have not popped the cork on the couple I managed to stash away.

(Pouring a glass of this regal wine for everyone here...)

Jeff

[Peter May]

Only had one - a magnum received as prize for a letter to a magazine. Can't remember vintage.

[Carl Eppig]

Only one here too. I was bumped up to first class on a flight and was in uniform. A very nice and obviously wealthy guy sat next to me and insisted on sharing a bottle with me. It was nice but not memorable except for the occasion. No idea the date of the flight or the vintage of the Dom.

[Lou Kessler]

Haven't tasted all that many, but considering the 7 or 8 that I have tasted the 96 was my favorite. I don't think they are that good when you factor in the price.

[Jenise]

Haven't had that many either, but a 71 or 73 about ten years ago was completely stunning. Can understand Lou re the '96' though, that was a fantabulous year for that wine. Amazing to think that's possible, considering their production.

[Jeff B]

Haven't had that many either, but a 71 or 73 about ten years ago was completely stunning. Can understand Lou re the '96' though, that was a fantabulous year for that wine. Amazing to think that's possible, considering their production.

I would love to taste either one (the '71 or '73). They sound amazing.

Jeff

[David M. Bueker]

1985 Rose

I have never been otherwise particularly impressed with Dom Perignon. I am much more of a Krug fan.

[Jeff B]

These are 5 Dom Perignons that I can only dream of tasting but, from reading notes, sound aligned to my tastes:

1959
1964
1966
1973
1976

Jeff