Tasting Notes:
96 points John Gilman
The 1985 Dom Pérignon is still several years away from its peak of drinkability, and while it is certainly quite approachable at this stage in its evolution, this wine will continue to improve with further bottle age. The bouquet is deep, complex and still a tad adolescent, as it offers up scents of tart apples, pink grapefruit, gentle herbal tones, a touch of limepeel, stony minerality and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and still quite young, with a rock solid core of fruit, bright acids, fine focus and balance, tiny bubbles and superb length and grip on the racy finish. While some tasters around the table thought this wine was drinking beautifully, for my palate it remains still a bit bound up in its minerally adolescence and will offer up significantly more opulence and toasty charm with another five to ten years of bottle age. It should prove to be an absolutely classic vintage of Dom Pérignon. (5/2018)
96 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
No tasting note provided. (12/1994)
95 points Allen Meadows – Burghound
At 30 years of age many ’85s in fifth are now tiring but the same wines in magnum are often still singing beautifully and the ’85 Dom is just one of those beauties with its elegant and highly complex nose that displays mature aromas of yeast, toast, baked apples, citrus, spice and soft floral nuances. The delicious and equally complex middle weight flavors are still supported by a firm but balanced mousse where the mouth feel is quite fine before culminating in a long, toasty and regal finale. This has arrived at its peak and should probably be drunk up over the next decade or so absent one having a preference for post-mature aromas and flavors. That said, anyone lucky enough to have this in magnum is in for a real treat! (10/2015)
Cult Wines International Notes:
Dom Pérignon: A Legacy of Excellence
In 1668, Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk, embarked on a visionary quest: to create the “best wine in the world” at the esteemed Abbey of Hautvillers. Over four decades, he revolutionized winemaking, establishing the foundations of the traditional Champagne method and earning the title of “father of champagne.”
A Commitment to Vintage Excellence
Dom Pérignon’s unwavering commitment to vintage defines the brand. Each bottle is a unique expression of a single exceptional year, crafted from meticulously selected grapes. This unwavering pursuit of excellence, guided by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon, results in wines of extraordinary intensity, inviting mystery, and unparalleled quality.
The Art of Assemblage
Made exclusively from the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes sourced from 17 Grands Crus and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers, Dom Pérignon undergoes a minimum of eight years of meticulous cellar aging. This extended maturation allows the wine to achieve perfect harmony, resulting in a seamless and captivating experience.
A Legacy of Inspiration
Dom Pérignon continues to inspire creators worldwide, embodying a bold spirit of innovation and a dedication to achieving the highest standards of excellence.
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Stored on its side in a climate controlled cellar since purchase.
Condition:
Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.
Fill level about 1″ down from the foil. Some slight darkening of the Champagne due to age. Some extremely fine sediments are visible in the wine when allowed to settle. A small piece of foil is ripped at the top of the bottle as shown.
