Houses
Dom Pérignon
A champagne house known for releasing vintages only in years deemed worthy, maintaining a selective approach to production.
- Founded
- 1936
- Location
- Épernay, France
- Ownership
- Owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy).
- Known for
- Selective vintage releases · Prestige cuvées · Champagne production
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (2) · Pinot Noir (2)
- Official site
- www.domperignon.com
Style
Dom Pérignon practices a philosophy of selective vintage release, producing champagne only in years that meet its standards. This approach means that the absence of a vintage in any given year is itself a meaningful statement. The house treats each release as a deliberate act rather than a commercial routine, with considerable attention paid to the quality and character of the harvest.
History
The house has long maintained its policy of releasing vintages selectively. This tradition of considered disclosure means each vintage carries weight as a public declaration of confidence in that year's harvest. The 2017 vintage, released at Galerie Cheval Blanc in May 2026 with a presentation designed by Mathias Kiss and orchestrated by Alain Ducasse and Emmanuel Pilon, exemplifies this approach—emerging from a challenging growing season, its release signaled the house's conviction in what the year ultimately yielded.
Cuvées
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Dom Pérignon 1981 Prestige
assemblage · brut · millésimé
50% Chardonnay · 50% Pinot Noir
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Dom Pérignon 2017 Prestige
assemblage · brut · millésimé
50% Chardonnay · 50% Pinot Noir
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Dom Pérignon 2018 Prestige
millésimé
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Dom Pérignon Rosé Prestige
rose · millésimé
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Dom Pérignon Vintage 2018 Prestige
assemblage · millésimé
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dom-perignon-royal-wedding Prestige
NV
Recent
2026
- Note
Richard Geoffroy served as Chef de Cave for 28 years, overseeing 23 vintages before departing at age 64 to pursue sake production in rural Japan.
Read article Wine Industry Advisor 14 October 2026
- Business
Dom Pérignon has launched a holiday collaboration with artist Damien Hirst, presenting two vintages in butterfly-themed packaging priced at $300 per unit.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 5 October 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon has a well-established tradition of commissioning and collaborating with artists and designers to produce limited-edition presentations of its champagne.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 2 October 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon announced a limited-edition champagne release with exclusive artwork by British contemporary artist Damien Hirst on 2 October 2026.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 2 October 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon released a new champagne bearing exclusive artwork by British contemporary artist Damien Hirst, announced on 2 October 2026.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 2 October 2026
- Business
Dom Pérignon has a history of engaging with the visual arts as part of its brand identity and has partnered with artists to create objects that straddle the boundary between product and artwork.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 2 October 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon is the prestige cuvée produced in the Champagne region of France and is synonymous with Champagne's finest traditions.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 1 October 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon released a pair of limited-edition champagne bottles adorned with exclusive artwork by British contemporary artist Damien Hirst in October 2026.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 1 October 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon announced a limited-edition holiday collaboration with British artist Damien Hirst for the 2026 holiday season.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 1 October 2026
- Note
Dom Pérignon has an established history of engaging with the worlds of art and design through artist collaborations.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 1 October 2026
- Business
Dom Pérignon has a history of engaging with the visual arts through special editions and artist partnerships.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 1 October 2026
- Release
In October 2026, Dom Pérignon announced a limited-edition bottle collaboration with British artist Damien Hirst, drawing inspiration from his Kaleidoscope series.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 1 October 2026
- Business
Dom Pérignon partners with The Gérard Basset Foundation to award the annual Dom Pérignon MW Scholarship, providing £25,000 in financial support and an immersive placement at its Champagne headquarters.
Read article Wine Industry Advisor 8 September 2026
- Note
Dom Pérignon has opened a dedicated cellar experience at Gleneagles hotel in the Scottish Highlands, extending prestige champagne hospitality beyond the Champagne region.
Read article Google News — champagne houses (EN) 7 July 2026
- Note
Dom Pérignon is produced in the Champagne region of France and is among the most recognised prestige cuvées in the world.
Read article The Drinks Business 18 June 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon maintains an archive of aged releases available for private dining and tasting experiences.
Read article The Drinks Business 18 June 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon unveiled a monumental crystal case in collaboration with Baccarat on 17 June 2026, honouring the house's founder.
Read article Google News — champagne (FR) 17 June 2026
- Note
Dom Pérignon is one of Champagne's most recognised houses, with a name inseparable from the region's global identity.
Read article Google News — champagne (FR) 17 June 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon unveiled its Vintage 2018 in Bilbao, Spain in June 2026, choosing the Basque capital as the setting for the release to a Spanish audience.
Read article The Drinks Business 12 June 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon held an exclusive vintage preview event in Bilbao, Spain on 8 June 2026, featuring the first public tasting of its unreleased 2018 vintage.
Read article The Drinks Business 8 June 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon releases each vintage only when it judges the wine to have reached a particular stage of development.
Read article The Drinks Business 8 June 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon stages high-profile annual events to accompany the launch of each new vintage, drawing figures from gastronomy, art, entertainment, and the wine trade.
Read article The Drinks Business 8 June 2026
- Note
Dom Pérignon staged a two-day public performance at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in June 2026, co-created by actor Tilda Swinton and fashion curator Olivier Saillard.
Read article The Drinks Business 21 May 2026
- Note
Dom Pérignon has a history of collaborations with artists and creative figures, positioning the house as a participant in cultural life rather than a passive sponsor.
Read article The Drinks Business 21 May 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon maintains a policy of releasing vintages only in years it judges worthy of the designation, making each release a considered act rather than a commercial inevitability.
Read article Terre de Vins 12 May 2026
- Release
Dom Pérignon unveiled its 2017 vintage on 12 May 2026 at Galerie Cheval Blanc in France, with a presentation designed by artist Mathias Kiss and orchestrated by Alain Ducasse and Emmanuel Pilon.
Read article Terre de Vins 12 May 2026
2025
- Note
Dom Pérignon bottles regularly appear in high-profile sale rooms and the house's association with landmark cultural and social moments forms part of its enduring prestige.
Read article Google News — champagne wine (EN) 12 December 2025
- Note
Dom Pérignon is among the most prestigious champagne houses in France and is regarded as one of the benchmark prestige cuvées of the Champagne appellation.
Read article Google News — champagne houses (EN) 4 December 2025
- Note
A bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne was served at the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana on 29 July 1981.
Read article Google News — champagne houses (EN) 4 December 2025
2021
- Release
Dom Pérignon is the prestige cuvée produced in Champagne, France, and occupies a position at the apex of the sparkling wine market.
Read article Google News — maisons de champagne (FR) 24 February 2021
- Note
Dom Pérignon Rosé is produced only in years deemed exceptional.
Read article Google News — maisons de champagne (FR) 24 February 2021
- Business
Dom Pérignon announced a limited-edition collaboration with Bulgari on 24 February 2021, centred on Dom Pérignon Rosé 2004, priced at €230,000 per bottle.
Read article Google News — maisons de champagne (FR) 24 February 2021
Related reading
- News
Richard Geoffroy leaves Dom Pérignon after 28 years to make sake in rural Japan
- News
Dom Pérignon and Damien Hirst Unite for a Butterfly-Adorned Holiday Collection
- News
Dom Pérignon Joins Forces with Damien Hirst for a Limited-Edition Holiday Release
- News
Damien Hirst Brings His Kaleidoscope Series to Dom Pérignon in a Limited-Edition Bottle Collaboration
- Tourism
Gleneagles Opens a Dom Pérignon Cellar Experience in the Scottish Highlands
- Market
Dom Pérignon from Charles and Diana's Wedding Fails to Find a Buyer at Danish Auction