The 2000 Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace. Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish. This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation. 94 points, Wine Advocate  (3/2009).

Playing off the ripe 2000 vintage, this bottling of Dom Pérignon has intriguing layers of fruit complexity, from mature golden apple to lemon and greener tones of lima and wax beans. The flavours are clean and lasting, transformed into the glistening minerality of limestone. Firm and harmonious, this should develop for a decade or longer. 94 points (12/2008).

Pale gold with a fine bead. Gently smoky aromas of lemon, pear, bay, buttered toast and lees. Round, lightly sweet orange and pear flavours are underscored by smoky minerals and given bite by refreshingly bitter lemon pith. Finishes with a lingering smokiness. This is drinking very well right now and offers classic DP toastiness. 92 points, International Wine Cellar (11/2008).

Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over. Light peach and berry flavours prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish. Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well. 91 points, Wine Spectator (12/2008)