2008 Dom Perignon Brut Chef de Cave Legacy Edition, Champagne, France

Dom Pérignon’s 2008 Chef de Cave Legacy Edition commemorates the historic handover from longtime cellar master Richard Geoffroy to his successor Vincent Chaperon, giving one of the house’s greatest modern vintages added significance for collectors. A blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, the 2008 spent roughly nine years on its lees before release, allowing the vintage’s formidable acidity to integrate with remarkable depth and texture. Baked apple, citrus confit, white peach, brioche, marzipan, iodine, and smoky mineral notes unfold across a powerful yet precise palate with creamy texture, racy acidity, and a long, saline finish.

98 points -Vinous
98 points -James Suckling
96 points -Wine Advocate