Dom Pérignon : P2 2004

Mandarin orange, ripe cherry, raspberry and apricot fruit notes offer an exuberant burst of flavor at the entry point of this otherwise refined and subtle Champagne. The expressive fruit is joined on the lacy mousse by hints of toast, pastry cream and Earl Grey tea leaf, with an underpinning of minerally chalk and smoke. Lithe and graceful on the palate, but with a dancer's sense of restrained power. Drink now through 2037.

The 2004 Dom Pérignon P2 is now entering its first plateau of maturity, where the first notes of aromatic development are present. Hints of marzipan, lemon confit dried flowers, mint, spice and baked apple tart lend notable complexity throughout. Soft contours add to its open-knit, creamy personality.

A lovely color. The nose opens with brioche and buttery notes of Chardonnay. With aeration, a chalky, undergrowth character comes through. The palate is relaxed and airy, with a creamy, refined texture. A savory, well-balanced whole that is drinking beautifully today. A more elegant wine, the complete opposite of the 2003 vintage in its palate profile.