One of the most sought-after expressions of contemporary Champagne, Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 Special Edition Jean-Michel Basquiat, Brut, Champagne AOC, brings together the genius of blending and the energy of an artistic icon. The 2015 vintage, shaped by climatic contrasts, produced a wine of character, precision and vibrancy, whose grace is expressed through a fine, persistent effervescence. This cuvée is aimed at connoisseurs who seek more than a great wine, a gesture, an emotion, a presence at the table. It answers the desire for a Champagne with a confident style, capable of accompanying a moment or reframing it. The Basquiat edition adds a collectible dimension, with labels in randomized designs inspired by the work In Italian, 1983, giving each bottle a unique visual identity. On the palate, the Dom Pérignon signature unfolds with breadth and nuance, driven by vibrant minerality and a long saline finish, while the nose, broad and layered, combines white fruit, candied citrus, white flowers and brioche-like reminiscences.

Blend and winemaking

Made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this 2015 vintage Brut stages the tension-generosity balance dear to Dom Pérignon. The 2015 harvest, marked by contrasting weather episodes, required a precise reading of the plots and a keen sense of harmony. The result offers a straight framework, supported by luminous texture, pure fruit and a chalky sensation that stretches the wine over time. The effervescence, fine and persistent, is the wine’s breathing, highlighting without ever masking the aromatic depth. True to the house spirit, the art of blending reveals here the coherence of a vision: sculpt complexity, preserve brightness, and exalt texture for a fully Champenoise expression. The special edition pays homage to the dialogue between art and wine, every detail of the bottle contributing to the tasting experience.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Pale gold with shimmering highlights, traversed by an extremely fine effervescence. The disc is clear, of exemplary limpidity, a visual prelude to a palate that is both sleek and caressing.
• Nose: Broad and finely cut, it unfurls crunchy white fruits, candied citrus, a veil of white flowers, then toasted and brioche notes. With aeration, the bouquet gains complexity and depth, revealing a harmonious and vibrant palette.
• Palate: Generous and dynamic attack, a precise mid-palate carried by vibrant minerality. The texture, both silky and taut, stretches towards a long, elegant finish with a saline relief that invites the next sip.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 Basquiat Edition between 8 and 10 °C to preserve the freshness of the aromas and showcase its mineral backbone. Prefer tulip-shaped glasses that respect the integrity of the effervescence while offering enough volume for the complexity of the bouquet. Let the wine awaken for a few minutes in the glass so the candied citrus, white fruit and brioche notes can broaden into a larger bouquet. Store the bottle on its side, away from light, in a cool, stable environment. This cuvée suits both celebratory moments and gastronomic tables where precise service highlights every contour and nuance.

Food pairings

• Exceptional aperitifs: caviar, coral tarama, Comté gougères aged, to underline the finesse of the effervescence.
• Seafood: king crab, lightly seared langoustine, scallop carpaccio, which converse with the saline purity.
• Delicate textures: lobster with lemon butter, sole meunière, citrus risotto, for the resonance between noble fat and tension.
• Citrus and iodine: fine oysters, sea bream sashimi with candied zests, which prolong the lemony and marine accents.
• Brioche finishes: roast poultry with herbs, jus reduced, to answer the subtle grilled notes and the wine’s length.

Occasions

This Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 Special Edition Jean-Michel Basquiat is the companion of chosen moments:

• A celebration where art, rarity and haute cuisine are to be combined.
• A dinner where Champagne structures the meal with its uprightness and saline relief.
• A collectible gift to offer an art lover and enthusiast of great vintages.

Specifications

• Name: Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 Special Edition Jean-Michel Basquiat
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Type: Vintage Brut
• Vintage: 2015
• Grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
• Alcohol by volume: 12.5 % vol
• Volume: 75 cl
• Serving temperature: 8–10 °C
• Signature style: fine, persistent effervescence, elegant saline finish
• Edition: Special Jean-Michel Basquiat edition, labels with randomized designs inspired by In Italian, 1983
• Contains: sulfites