Comments on: Review: Champagne Dom Perignon 1996 – Tasting Notes and Thoughts

By: Johan Johansen

Johan Johansen — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:07:04 +0000

In reply to Pitam. Hi Pitam, Unfortunately I don't see any way of getting your money back on a bottle that you have stored yourself for so many years. Now, if you had recently bought the bottle, most dealers would obviously refund it. I am sorry to hear about your experience. Sadly, in the world of wine, disappointing experiences do happen from time to time. Always a good idea to check back with the dealer to see if they have some sort of warranty or refunding policy.

By: Pitam

Pitam — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 01:25:47 +0000

In 1996 I bought 1996 bottle on Dom Perignon at the Canadian border, My family and I decided to open it last night to celebrate New Year 2022 I’am very seriously disappointed that it was spoiled. It was still in the original box, remove the wire, cork cover and the cork just pulled out without any effort, the bottle was half full; Wounder where the other half of the champaign went! How can I get my money back. Please advised. Thank you.

By: Johan Johansen

Johan Johansen — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:00:25 +0000

In reply to Derrick.

Hello, Derrick!

So happy you enjoyed the write up! And congratulations on nearing 25 years of marriage! A dark, cool place would be just perfect. Especially if we’re not talking longer than a month or so of storage. No worries there at all. As for preparation. I would simply put in the fridge the day before. I personally would not want it ice cold at serving as it masks some of the more subtle flavor nuances. I hope you have a most wonderful anniversary and some great bubbles to go along!

All the best,
Johan

By: Derrick

Derrick — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:12:26 +0000

Hello, Johan. I really enjoyed your write up. My wife and I will be celebrating 25 years of marriage in February. She has always wanted to try Dom Perignon. As some quick math will tell you, we were actually married in 1996. I thought it would be nice to surprise her with a bottle of Dom Perignon from the year we were married. So, I started my research, discovered your blog and learned a lot about champagne. I had no idea that the 1996 vintage was held in such high regard. I am looking to purchase a bottle that I found thru what seems to be a reputable broker. I wanted to get your opinion about storage. I do not have a wine fridge, but I do have the perfect dark, cool place in my basement to store the bottle. I also wanted to ask your opinion about preparing the bottle for uncorking and drinking (i.e. put it on ice, in a normal fridge, etc.). I look forward to your guidance. Thanks

By: Johan Johansen

Johan Johansen — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:52:50 +0000

In reply to graham sanders. Hey Graham, I've absolutely no idea, sorry. As I tend to drink mine :) Maybe try a local wine merchant? Best of luck with the endeavor! :)