Dom Perignon Brut Vintage 1990 1.5L

Dom Pérignon Brut Vintage 1990 1.5L Magnum — the magnum presentation of what is widely considered one of the two or three greatest Dom Pérignon vintages of the 20th century, now over 35 years from disgorgement. The 1.5L magnum format ages more slowly than a standard 750ml bottle due to the lower ratio of air exposure per unit of liquid, producing slower evolution and potentially greater aging potential than the same vintage in standard format.

The 1990 Champagne vintage produced conditions of exceptional ripeness and natural balance — wines that have developed extraordinary tertiary complexity with time. Dom Pérignon 1990 consistently appears at the top of critical assessments of the vintage. In magnum, the development arc is further extended beyond the standard bottle format.

Specs

• Producer: Dom Pérignon, Épernay, Champagne, France
• Style: Vintage Brut Champagne, Prestige Cuvée, Magnum
• Vintage: 1990
• ABV: 12.5%
• Size: 1.5L (Magnum)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advantage of a magnum format for Champagne?

The magnum (1.5L) format ages more slowly than a 750ml bottle because the amount of air in the headspace relative to the total liquid volume is lower — producing slower evolution and often greater complexity at the same chronological age. For a highly regarded vintage like 1990, the magnum format extends the aging potential beyond what the standard bottle format allows.