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Dom Pérignon

A champagne house known for releasing vintages only in years deemed worthy, maintaining a selective approach to production.

Founded
1936
Location
Épernay, France
Ownership
Owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy).
Known for
Selective vintage releases · Prestige cuvées · Champagne production
Grapes
Chardonnay (2) · Pinot Noir (2)
Official site
www.domperignon.com

Style

Dom Pérignon practices a philosophy of selective vintage release, producing champagne only in years that meet its standards. This approach means that the absence of a vintage in any given year is itself a meaningful statement. The house treats each release as a deliberate act rather than a commercial routine, with considerable attention paid to the quality and character of the harvest.

History

The house has long maintained its policy of releasing vintages selectively. This tradition of considered disclosure means each vintage carries weight as a public declaration of confidence in that year's harvest. The 2017 vintage, released at Galerie Cheval Blanc in May 2026 with a presentation designed by Mathias Kiss and orchestrated by Alain Ducasse and Emmanuel Pilon, exemplifies this approach—emerging from a challenging growing season, its release signaled the house's conviction in what the year ultimately yielded.

Cuvées

Recent

2026

  • Note

    Dom Pérignon is produced in the Champagne region of France and is among the most recognised prestige cuvées in the world.

    Read article The Drinks Business 18 June 2026

  • Release

    Dom Pérignon maintains an archive of aged releases available for private dining and tasting experiences.

    Read article The Drinks Business 18 June 2026

  • Release

    Dom Pérignon unveiled a monumental crystal case in collaboration with Baccarat on 17 June 2026, honouring the house's founder.

    Read article Google News — champagne (FR) 17 June 2026

  • Note

    Dom Pérignon is one of Champagne's most recognised houses, with a name inseparable from the region's global identity.

    Read article Google News — champagne (FR) 17 June 2026

  • Release

    Dom Pérignon unveiled its Vintage 2018 in Bilbao, Spain in June 2026, choosing the Basque capital as the setting for the release to a Spanish audience.

    Read article The Drinks Business 12 June 2026

  • Release

    Dom Pérignon held an exclusive vintage preview event in Bilbao, Spain on 8 June 2026, featuring the first public tasting of its unreleased 2018 vintage.

    Read article The Drinks Business 8 June 2026

  • Release

    Dom Pérignon releases each vintage only when it judges the wine to have reached a particular stage of development.

    Read article The Drinks Business 8 June 2026

  • Release

    Dom Pérignon stages high-profile annual events to accompany the launch of each new vintage, drawing figures from gastronomy, art, entertainment, and the wine trade.

    Read article The Drinks Business 8 June 2026

  • Note

    Dom Pérignon staged a two-day public performance at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in June 2026, co-created by actor Tilda Swinton and fashion curator Olivier Saillard.

    Read article The Drinks Business 21 May 2026

  • Note

    Dom Pérignon has a history of collaborations with artists and creative figures, positioning the house as a participant in cultural life rather than a passive sponsor.

    Read article The Drinks Business 21 May 2026

  • Release

    Dom Pérignon maintains a policy of releasing vintages only in years it judges worthy of the designation, making each release a considered act rather than a commercial inevitability.

    Read article Terre de Vins 12 May 2026

  • Release

    Dom Pérignon unveiled its 2017 vintage on 12 May 2026 at Galerie Cheval Blanc in France, with a presentation designed by artist Mathias Kiss and orchestrated by Alain Ducasse and Emmanuel Pilon.

    Read article Terre de Vins 12 May 2026

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