

98 POINT RATED & TOP 100 WINES OF THE YEAR JAMES HALLIDAY
Vintage: | 2013 |
Source/Region: | Champagne, France |
Grape Variety: | Champagne |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar for long term |
Bottle Top: | Foil over cork |
Alcohol Content: | 12.50 |
Standard Drinks: | 7.40 |
Rating: | 98 |
The Dom Pérignon Luminous Edition 2013 is a dazzling limited edition champagne that combines the luxury of Moët & Chandon’s craftsmanship with a unique, illuminated bottle. This special release is named after the legendary monk Dom Pérignon, who is credited with perfecting the "méthode champenoise" for creating sparkling wines. The 2013 vintage represents a perfect union of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, showcasing the distinctive character of the year and the timeless elegance of Dom Pérignon.
Each vintage of Dom Pérignon is a unique creation, meticulously crafted to reflect both the qualities of the year and the signature style of the champagne house. The 2013 vintage marks a return to the glory of late harvest vintages, with the year’s weather conditions resulting in a promising balance between acidity and full-bodied richness. After at least eight years of elaboration in the cellars, this champagne embodies the Plénitude of harmony—an expression of perfect balance and complexity.
On the nose, the wine reveals an exquisite array of aromas, including the green notes of eucalyptus, mint, and vetiver, complemented by the yellow-orange fragrances of mirabelle plums, apricot, and orange blossom. These are followed by the brown spice notes of pepper, cardamom, and licorice sticks, with silvery saline and toasty nuances rounding out the profile. The mouthfeel is elegant and precise, with a refined, silky foundation that becomes more pronounced as the wine develops on the palate. The finish is marked by a beautiful salinity, leaving a deep sensation of consistency and grace.
With ratings of 98 points from James Suckling, 98 points and a place in the Top 100 Wines of the Year by James Halliday Wine Companion, and 96 points from Wine Spectator, this champagne is widely regarded as a standout of the 2013 vintage. Its complexity and elegance make it an exceptional choice for collectors or anyone seeking a truly memorable champagne experience.
Pair this luxurious champagne with delicate seafood, such as lobster or oysters, or enjoy it with a creamy goat cheese or a light lemon tart. Its complexity and elegance also make it the perfect wine for special celebrations or gifting.
98 Point Rated - James Suckling
"A driven and serious DP with aromas of chalk, biscuits, apricot stones and lemons. Some spice and dried flowers, too. So sleek and sophisticated. Elegant. Yet, it’s long and powerful, with a sharp minerality. Tight and precise. Reminds me of bottles from the 1980s, such as 1988. It really takes off. Disgorged October 2021. Drinkable on release in January 2023, but better in a couple of years. A DP for the cellar."
98 Point Rated Top 100 Wines For 2023 - James Halliday Wine Companion
"There’s no such thing as a non-vintage Dom, just 6 million or so bottles for every vintage released. The 2013 vintage weather was a game of ping pong – crop losses of every kind slashed yields but the reduced crop ripened perfectly. This wine has Dom Perignon’s typical airy elegance, length and balance."
96 Point Rated - Wine Spectator Magazine
"Outer quote mark Vivid acidity and a chalky underpinning make a crystalline frame for finely detailed notes of ripe melon, mandarin orange, toasted brioche and candied ginger in this harmonious Champagne, which is expressive and expansive on the palate, but with a sense of finesse and restraint. Long and creamy on the mineral-laced finish. Drink now through 2037."
95 Point Rated - William Kelley Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"Disgorged in October last year, the 2013 Dom Pérignon is a lovely wine, defined by the long, cool growing season. Offering up aromas of crisp stone fruit, tangerine oil, buttered toast, pear, almonds and clear honey, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless, with bright acids and a pillowy, enveloping profile, concluding with a long, saline finish. Vincent Chaperon recalls that shatter at fruit set moderated yields and that a drying east wind in the weeks before harvest helped to maintain the good sanitation necessary to wait to pick at full maturity."
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