Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 2008

Product Description:
Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 2008 is a late-release expression of one of Champagne’s most celebrated modern vintages, shaped by extended lees ageing and the house’s pursuit of harmony, depth and precision. The 2008 vintage was marked by a cool, slow-growing season, followed by a decisive period of sunshine and north/northeast winds in September that allowed the grapes to ripen with freshness and structure. This Plénitude 2 release represents the wine’s second life, where additional time on the lees has brought greater texture, complexity and resonance while preserving the remarkable energy of the vintage. Dom Pérignon produces only vintage Champagne, and this 2008 P2 continues that philosophy with a blend led by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Disgorged in 2024 and released after extended maturation, Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 2008 reveals the tension, chalky drive and luminous freshness that define the year. The wine combines citrus brightness, white stone fruit, toasted hazelnut, brioche and subtle smoky notes with a finely layered palate. Its mousse is precise and polished, carrying the fruit, mineral and savoury elements with impressive length. Compared with the original release, the P2 expression shows added breadth, creaminess and mid-palate depth without losing the vintage’s crystalline line. It is a Champagne of power and finesse, equally suited to refined seafood, shellfish, caviar, white meats and celebratory dining.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Complex and luminous
Candied lemon, bergamot, white peach, orange, nashi pear, honeysuckle, toasted hazelnut, brioche and subtle smoky reduction.

PALATE
– Creamy, precise and deeply layered
Citrus, ripe orchard fruit, cocoa, roasted coffee, oyster shell, chalky minerality and a silky, finely textured mousse.

FINISH
– Long and chalk-driven
Persistent citrus, saline minerality, savoury umami, gentle toast and lingering freshness.

Reviews & Accolades
“A statuesque Champagne, with creamy viscosity to the mousse as it wraps around a frame of chiseled acidity. Crème de cassis, grilled macadamia nut, warm fig, tangerine peel, pastry cream and candied ginger notes are a rich and finely detailed weave of flavors that glides across the palate. A beauty, echoing fruit, spice and pastry elements, with an underlying streak of salinity on the long, long finish.” — Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 98 Points

“Magical, showing floral perfumes of jasmine, lavender and orange blossoms. The wonderful center palate has medium body and a depth of fruit that goes on for minutes. Dried apples, limes and flowers. Oyster shell and umami. This has developed beautifully with 16 years on the lees. Stunning. Dosage 4.5 g/L. Drink now.” — James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, 100 Points

“The 2008 Dom Pérignon P2 is a stunning, riveting wine. Bright, crystalline and focused, the 2008 dazzles from start to finish. Crushed rocks, slate, mint, dried herbs, lemon oil and oyster shell sizzle with tension. A Champagne of linear focus and cut, the 2008 is absolutely stunning. The original release of the 2008 was a total knockout; now, some years later, the P2 edition takes all of its inherent qualities and amplifies them, while also adding new layers of complexity. This is unforgettably profound.” — Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 100 Points

Finer Details:
Style – Champagne
Varietal – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Country – France
Region – Champagne
Vintage – 2008
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 12.5%