1996 dom perignon, side by side

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Why We're Buying

Dom Perignon only makes vintage Champagne. That means Side by Side only uses the finest grapes from a single year. The commitment to quality shines through in this perfectly balanced and aromatically intoxicating chardonnay-pinot noir blend. Savvy investors take note; this Champagne jumped 88.3 in value from 2017 to 2021.

Critics Scores

Wine Enthusiast

This minerally. toasty wine has flavors of almonds and white stone fruits, and a long, finish. It is still young, and is just coming into great balance. Elegant and ethereal, for the regular and for the Oenothque, A magnificent Champagne, one that is light, delicate, yet packed with character. It is beautifully balanced, with a bone-dry character, just softened by the toastiness that is developing. Expect this to age for many years.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The nose gives intense toasty, biscuity notes with an underlying fruit character of warm strawberries, golden delicious apple slices, oyster shells and chalk dust. Very crisp, fine, youthful and fresh in the mouth, the finish provides layers of minerals, citrus fruits and a pleasant creaminess in texture and flavour.

Wine Spectator

This features floral, candied citrus, pencil shaving and hazelnut aromas and flavors. It's fresh and focused, with a firm structure offset by a mouthfilling richness and a lacy texture. Not a blockbuster, but seamless and seductive in its approach.