- 1 Champagne "Dom Pèrignon" Moet & Chandon vintage 1999 The Dom Pérignon champagne owes its name to the famous monk and procurator of the abbey of Hautvillers in 1668, Pierre Pérignon known as Dom Pérignon, who, according to legend, would have created the first champagne in history. It will be Pierre Pérignon himself, in 1669, to transmit the technique to the Benedictine Thierry Ruinart. Thus, in 1729, Ruinart became the first Champagne house. From 1 January 2019, Vincent Chaperon took over from Richard Geoffroy as Chef de Caves of Dom Pérignon. The wine Dom Pérignon exists only as a vintage. Dom Pérignon Vintage champagne is obtained from an extremely rigorous selection of the best grapes. The estate decides whether or not to declare the vintage based on its quality. Dom Pérignon Vintage champagne will be ready to reveal all its harmony after more than 8 years of elaboration and resting in the cellar. This rare bottle is intended for collectors; drinkability is not guaranteed. The photos are exhaustive and show the item's actual condition.