Reviews & Scores
A bit of a bruiser when this was released, 1998 has retained its breadth as it has aged and is still a champagne more about power than complexity. A good but not great Dom Perignon and far better as a “P2” edition. - JM
JM93February 2023
Pale gold. Fruit smells much riper than on the Dom Ruinart 98. Toasty with a hint of char, almost a little reductive, ginger too. Rich and toasty on impact then filled in the middle with a really bright citrus freshness. Marked struck-match character on the palate. Dense and still so full of energy. Generous in flavour and a tension keeping it in shape on the finish. Lots of char as it opens up. (JH) - JR
JR18November 2014
These four vintages of Dom Pérignon provide a fascinating snapshot of how the house has performed in recent years. The 1998 Dom Pérignon comes across as somewhat two–dimensional and lacking the sheer cut of the 2000. There is plenty of ripeness in the fruit, but not quite the definition and verve of the finest vintages. This looks to be a relatively early-drinking Dom Pérignon. Geoffroy adds that the estate may have waited a bit too long to pick certain parcels in 1998. - VM
VM92January 2009
An elegant but austere wine that is almost as reticent as the '96 with pure citrus and floral aromas that continue onto the crisp and still very tight medium-bodied flavors that are beautifully precise and impressively delineated on the gorgeously long finish. This is a long way from being ready and I wouldn't touch a bottle for another 5 to 7 years. - BH
BH94October 2007