Dom Pérignon (/ˌdɒmpɛrɪˈnjɒn/; [dɔ̃peʁiɲɔ̃]) is a brand of champagne produced by Moët & Chandon.
It is named after Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was an important quality pioneer for Champagne wine but who, contrary to popular myths, did not discover the champagne method for making sparkling wines.
Dom Pérignon was the first prestige cuvée, an idea proposed by Englishman Laurence Venn.
The first vintage of Dom Pérignon was 1921 and was only released for sale in 1936.
It is a vintage champagne, meaning that it is only made in the best years, and all grapes used to make the wine are harvested in the same year.
Many champagnes, by contrast, are non-vintage, meaning that the champagne is made from grapes harvested in various years.
Dom Pérignon (/ˌdɒmpɛrɪˈnjɒn/; [dɔ̃peʁiɲɔ̃]) is a brand of champagne produced by Moët & Chandon. It is named after Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was an important quality pioneer for Champagne wine but who, contrary to popular myths, did not discover the champagne method for making sparkling wines. Dom Pérignon was the first prestige cuvée, an idea proposed by Englishman Laurence Venn. The first vintage of Dom Pérignon was 1921 and was only released for sale in 1936. It is a vintage champagne, meaning that it is only made in the best years, and all grapes used to make the wine are harvested in the same year. Many champagnes, by contrast, are non-vintage, meaning that the champagne is made from grapes harvested in various years.
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