Dom Pérignon represents the ultimate expression of luxury Champagne, produced exclusively by Moët & Chandon as their prestige cuvée using only grapes from grand cru vineyards in exceptional vintage years, with the house declaring a vintage only when they believe the harvest achieves the extraordinary quality worthy of the Dom Pérignon name. Named after the legendary 17th-century Benedictine monk who is often credited (though historically disputed) with pioneering key Champagne production techniques, Dom Pérignon embodies the pinnacle of traditional méthode champenoise craftsmanship, blending roughly equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to create wines of remarkable complexity, finesse, and aging potential that can evolve beautifully for decades.