Dom Perignon Brut Vintage 1988 750ml

Dom Pérignon Brut Vintage 1988 — one of the most celebrated Dom Pérignon vintages of the 20th century, now over 35 years from disgorgement. The 1988 Champagne vintage is widely regarded as a landmark year — a season of excellent ripeness and natural acidity that produced wines of exceptional structure and longevity.

The 1988 vintage in Champagne was part of the exceptional run of late-1980s vintages (1988, 1989, 1990) that produced some of the most age-worthy prestige cuvée Champagnes ever made. The 1988 is often distinguished by its precision and structure compared to the richer 1989 and 1990, making it the most classic of the trio — more austere in youth but developing extraordinary complexity with age. Dom Pérignon 1988 is among the most historically significant vintage expressions from the 20th century.

Tasting Notes

Deep golden amber, fine persistent bubbles. The nose delivers toasted brioche, almond, citrus peel, and the tertiary complexity of three-plus decades of bottle development — honey, dried fruit, and mineral depth earned through time. The palate is precise and structured, with ripe apple, warm spice, and the characteristic Dom Pérignon creaminess in an elegantly linear format. The finish is exceptionally long and mineral.

Specs

• Producer: Dom Pérignon, Épernay, Champagne, France
• Style: Vintage Brut Champagne, Prestige Cuvée
• Vintage: 1988
• ABV: 12.5%
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Dom Pérignon 1988 compare to the 1989 and 1990?

The 1988 is the most classically structured of the late-1980s trilogy — more precise and austere than the richer 1989 or the exuberant 1990. Each vintage is entirely distinct: 1988 for structure and precision, 1989 for richness and power, 1990 for exceptional balance. All three are widely considered landmark Champagne vintages.