Two vintages, two worlds, two centuries, two millenias... "In victory you deserve it. In defeat you need it. - Napoleon Bonaparte" Dom Perginon Oenothèque Brut Champagne 1996 is a magnificent wine from one of the best vintages that ever came across Champagne region. Disgorged on 04/2013. Perfectly mature nose displaying decadent delicious yellow fruit. Light, delicate, yet packed with character. Drinkable now, but you can expect this to age for many years (2040+). Wine enthusiast 99/100. Robert Parker 97/100. Dom Perignon Brut Champagne 2012 is another piece of art. Today, the wine shows plenty of promise as it emerges a decade later. Typically fresh but mouth-filling, the nose is a mix of stony minerals, chalk and white flowers. The palate is expansive and complete with that chalky minerality in the finish. Falstaff 96/100. Robert Parker 96/100. Needs 5 years to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Both bottles are stored within ideal conditions.