Dom Perignon 1964 Champagne: Tasting Notes, Critics’ Reviews

The Dom Perignon 1964 Champagne was born out of one of the most exceptional vintages of the 20th century.

It was created when Dom Perignon produced far fewer bottles than now - so it’s a rare one meant for your collection! Find out all about Dom Perignon 1964 Champagne, its tasting notes and characteristics, food pairing ideas, and critics’ reviews.

Quick Facts About Dom Perignon 1964 

Dom Perignon is the prestige cuvee of the Moet & Chandon Champagne House. It was named after Dom Pierre Pérignon, a 17th century Benedictine monk who was the cellar master at Benedictine Abbey of Hautvillers. 

Here are some interesting facts about the 1964 vintage Champagne:

• How much does Dom Perignon 1964 cost?

A bottle of the Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon 1964 is priced around $3,200.

• Was 1964 a good year for Dom Perignon?

The 1964 Moët & Chandon vintage wine is produced from the Grand and Premier Cru fruit of exceptional massal-selected old vines (planted before the advent of vine clones.) Grape picking began on 16th September, after a scorching and dry summer. 

• Which grape varieties are used in the Dom Perignon Champagne?

Dom Pérignon 1964 champagne uses Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varieties. 

Dom Perignon 1964 Tasting Notes And Characteristics 

The 1964 vintage has nut aromas and an oaky character, just like the Dom Perignon 2008 vintage. 

On popping the cork, the nose of the Dom Perignon vintage wine opens with candied essence, big nutty tones, butterscotch, brioche, toasted nuts, and mushrooms. The palate of this vintage wine packs a fresh attack of young acidity. 

It has an alcohol content of 12.5%.

How To Serve Dom Perignon 1964 (Including Food Pairings)

Serve this sparkling white wine at 8-10oC.

The wine’s butterscotch taste goes well with foie gras, meat, soft cheese, seafood, pâté, and other appetizers. 

The high acidity of this bubbly vintage Champagne also pairs well with salted crackers, crunchy chips, creamy dips, oily fish, and caviar. 

Critics’ Reviews Of The Dom Perignon 1964

Here’s what the critics say about the Dom Perignon 1964 vintage Champagne:

• Wine connoisseur John Gilman gave it 93 points and described the wine as “lovely, mellowed, and deeply complex”, further beautified by bubbles and acidity. He commented on the rich Burgundy flavors, aromas, full-bodied mouthfeel, and seductive fruit flavor of this great champagne.

• The CEO of Vinous, Antonio Galloni scored this Dom Perignon a 96 for its deep hazelnut and dried apricot flavor and a spiced touch on the finish. 

• The CEO of Acker wines, John Kapon, remarked about the incredible freshness and powerful complexity of the 1964 Dom Perignon Oenotheque. 

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