Dom Perignon : Plenitude P2 2002

The new dimension of a prodigy of longevity

The estate

Dom Pérignon champagne owes its name to the famous monk and cellar master of the Abbaye d'Hautvillers in 1668, Pierre Pérignon, known as Dom Pérignon. According to legend, Pierre Pérignon discovered what we now call the traditional method. As an anecdote, he taught this method in 1669 to the Benedictine Thierry Ruinart, which later enabled Ruinart to become, historically, the first Champagne house in 1729. Since January 1, 2019, Vincent Chaperon has succeeded Richard Geoffroy as Dom Pérignon’s Chef de Cave.

The vineyard

An iconic cuvée renowned for its excellence among the most discerning connoisseurs, each Dom Pérignon Vintage enhances the pure and authentic expression of a vintage in Champagne.

The wine

"Time is at the heart of the Dom Pérignon equation." Thanks to the former Chef de Cave of the House, Richard Geoffroy, who embodied the soul of Dom Pérignon for 28 years, the concept of "Plénitude" was born. Because the expression of a vintage is not fixed in time and evolves in stages, P2 or Second Plénitude offers a new vision of champagne after more than 15 years of aging. For each vintage, a limited number of bottles is set aside, destined for longer maturation: Plénitude 2.

After seventeen years of slow maturation in the house’s chalk cellars, Plénitude P2 2002 by Dom Pérignon enters a new era of its existence, standing as a witness to the passage of time. The result of an exceptional vintage, Plénitude P2 2002 by Dom Pérignon captures the fascinating personality of a year that will make history in Champagne.

Transformed by these years of cellaring and patience, this rare cuvée has reached the peak of its vitality. Plénitude P2 2002 by Dom Pérignon is ready to reveal its new dimension, showcasing the complexity, depth, and intensity that only time can bring. Power and richness are joined by the complexity, delicacy, freshness, and minerality of a great 2002 vintage champagne.

Blend

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Characteristics and tasting tips for Plénitude P2 2002 by Dom Pérignon

Tasting

Nose
Warm, indulgent, and exotic, the nose captivates with its shimmering notes. Aromas of candied fruit, frangipane, and sweet spices are followed by the refinement of saffron notes. Gradually, the aromatic bouquet becomes more mysterious, more restrained, evolving towards iodized and saline notes.

Palate
It is on the palate that Plénitude P2 2002 by Dom Pérignon fully expresses itself, with opulence yet dressed in that airy grace reminiscent of a ballerina’s lightness. With sensuality and depth, the palate reveals the brilliance of the fruit, elevated by intense energy. Prolonged in a seemingly endless finish, the end palate allows the wine’s distinguished character to shine through on saline notes with subtly licorice flavors.

Plénitude P2 2002 by Dom Pérignon offers the unforgettable experience of a legendary champagne. An invitation that marks the prelude to a moment of plenitude.

Food and wine pairings

A champagne with a bold character, Plénitude P2 2002 by Dom Pérignon reveals itself through the most daring gastronomic pairings, which, like a game, allow you to explore the many facets of its personality.