Dom Pérignon

The Dom Pérignon legacy began in 1668 when a Benedictine monk named Dom Pierre Pérignon arrived at the Abbey of Hautvillers in the Champagne region of France. Contrary to popular myth, Dom Pérignon did not invent Champagne, but his pioneering work in viticulture and winemaking revolutionised the region's approach to quality. He introduced the concept of assemblage—blending grapes from different vineyards to create superior wines—and championed the use of Pinot Noir grapes to produce white wines, techniques that remain fundamental to Champagne production today. The monk's dedication to excellence and his famous declaration upon tasting his creation, "Come quickly, I am tasting the stars," became legendary. In 1936, Moët & Chandon honoured this visionary by launching their first prestige cuvée under the Dom Pérignon name, using only grapes from the finest vintage of 1921. This marked the birth of the modern prestige Champagne category. Since then, Dom Pérignon has maintained an unwavering commitment to producing only vintage Champagne, releasing wines solely in exceptional years. The introduction of the Plénitudes concept in recent decades—recognising that Dom Pérignon reaches successive peaks of maturity at specific intervals—has further cemented the house's reputation for innovation and patience, honouring the monk's original pursuit of perfection whilst pushing the boundaries of what Champagne can achieve.