Dom Pérignon : P2 2002

The new dimension of a prodigy of longevity

The estate

The Dom Pérignon champagne takes its name from the famous monk and cellarer of the Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668, Pierre Pérignon, known as Dom Pérignon. According to legend, Pierre Pérignon discovered what we now call the méthode champenoise. As an anecdote, he taught this method in 1669 to the Benedictine Thierry Ruinart, thus enabling Ruinart to become, historically, the first Champagne house in 1729. Since January 1, 2019, Vincent Chaperon has succeeded Richard Geoffroy as Chef de Caves of Dom Pérignon.

The vineyard

An emblematic cuvée recognized for its excellence by the most discerning connoisseurs, each Dom Pérignon Vintage magnifies 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 Caves of the House, Richard Geoffroy, who embodied the soul of Dom Pérignon for twenty-eight 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 the champagne after more than 15 years of maturation. For each vintage, a limited number of bottles is reserved, destined for a longer maturation: Plénitude 2.

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

Transformed by years in the cellar and patience, this rare cuvée has reached the peak of its vitality. Dom Pérignon Plénitude P2 2002 is ready to unveil its new dimension, presenting the complexity, depth, and intensity that only time can bring. Power and richness are allied with the complexity, delicacy, freshness, and minerality of a great 2002 vintage Champagne.

Blend

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Characteristics and tasting advice for Dom Pérignon Plénitude P2 2002

Tasting

Nose
Warm, indulgent, and exotic, the nose enchants with its shimmering notes. Aromas of candied fruit, frangipane, and sweet spices give way to the refinement of saffron notes. Gradually, the bouquet becomes more mysterious and more restrained, evolving toward iodized and saline notes.

Palate
It is on the palate that Dom Pérignon Plénitude P2 2002 fully expresses itself, with opulence yet draped in an airy grace that evokes the lightness of a ballerina. With sensuality and depth, the palate reveals the brilliance of the fruit, elevated by intense energy. Prolonged in a finish that seems endless, the aftertaste lets the wine’s distinguished character unfold, with saline notes and subtly licorice-tinged flavors.

Dom Pérignon Plénitude P2 2002 offers the unforgettable experience of a legendary champagne. An invitation that heralds a moment of plenitude.

Food and wine pairing

A champagne with assertive character, Dom Pérignon Plénitude P2 2002 reveals itself in the boldest gastronomic pairings which, like a game, allow one to explore the many facets of its personality.