Dom Perignon 2000: Price, Tasting Notes, Vintage Report (2023)

by Hunter Robillard

If you enjoy rich, powerful wines with a touch of decadence, then the Dom Perignon 2000 should be on your wine list!

The Moet & Chandon Champagne house produced three stellar sparklers in 2000 - Dom Perignon Brut, vintage Rose, and Dom Perignon P1 (released in 2008.)

After nine years of aging on its lees, the second release, Dom Perignon P2, was launched in 2017.

So, how much is a bottle of 2000 Dom Perignon worth, and is the 2000 vintage still worth buying?

This article answers all your questions about the 2000 Dom Perignon vintage, including tasting notes, food pairing, and critical acclaim.

How Much Is A Bottle Of 2000 Dom Perignon Worth?

The price for a 750ml bottle of 2000 Dom Perignon Brut is $310, while that of 2000 Dom Perignon P2 Plenitude is around $445 (2021.)

How Does Dom Perignon 2000 Taste?

Here are the tasting notes for the 2000 Dom Perignon sparkling wine:

On The Nose

2000 Dom Perignon Brut: This vintage has a vibrant freshness and an intriguing lemon zest with white pepper and gardenia hints. The beautiful nose of the vintage gradually unfolds into peaty scents.

2000 Dom Perignon P2: This sparkling wine has a warm bouquet of hay and brioche mixed with notes of dried fruit and smoky grey accents.

On The Palate

2000 Dom Perignon Brut: The Brut is a Champagne blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. It has a bewitching sensual fullness with subtle notes of ginger and liquorice.

Dom Perignon P2: This vintage wine has lovely flavors of dried pineapple and a refreshing lemon character. The palate has notes of baked apple, grape fruit, brioche, and pear, with hints of lemon confit. The finish is highlighted by undertones of pie crust, cooked apple, and lemon rind.

Let’s look at some exciting food pairings for your Dom Perignon vintage.

How to Serve and Food Pairings with Dom Perignon 2000

This delectable vintage wine from Moet & Chandon is best served at 10ºC.

The Brut 2000 Dom Perignon vintage pairs well with a wide variety of seafood like shellfish, crab, lobster, and oysters. It can also be paired with meat, chicken, steak, cheese, or foie gras.

The Dom Perignon P2 2000 vintage goes well with beef stock, ravioli, peach salad, grilled potato chips, and caviar.

Dom Perignon 2000 Critical Acclaim

Let’s see what experts have to say about this vintage.

2000 Dom Perignon Brut

This vintage was awarded gold by Mundus Vini and reviewed favorably by many wine critics.

Robert Parker gave this fine wine a score of 94. The 2000 Dom Perignon P2 is a magical wine that shimmers in the mouth. The wine has a beautiful nose of freshly cut flowers, apricot jam, and pear, with lingering licorice aromas.

Vinous (by Antonio Galloni) gave this vintage 94 points.A gorgeous wine that offers tremendous drinking pleasure. This well structured Champagne has hints of baked apple and mint complementing the underlying fruit flavor.

2000 Dom Perignon P2

This vintage was awarded two stars by Le Guide Hachette des Vins.

James Suckling gave it an impressive 97 points.P2 Plenitude has a beautiful texture with complex and flavorful notes of dried pineapple and lemon. It is a full-bodied wine of great finesse marked by a sea salt minerality. The wine finishes with delicious notes of pie crust and cooked apple.

Wine Spectator gave P2 Plenitude 97 points.This beautiful 2000 Dom Perignon has scents of baked peach, lime blossom, and graphite. The palate of this sparkling wine has rich flavors of brioche, salted almond, and spun honey.

But does the 2000 Dom Perignon make for a worthwhile addition to your cellar?

Was 2000 A Good Year for Dom Perignon?

Yes.

The 2000 growing season was warm and wet, and produced healthy grapes. The Pinot Noir harvest was particularly good, while Chardonnay grapes added to the complexity of the wine.