Updated May 2026
There is no official “best year” for Dom Pérignon. The house declares a vintage or it does not — that is Champagne AOC talk, not a 2026 ranking. P2 / P3 are later releases of a declared vintage, not better years. Official leftover-year unused. Typical sparkling ~12%. A 5-ounce 12% pour is one NIAAA drink. No street price. No invented vintage crown.
Related: how long Dom Pérignon lasts, Moët class, Champagne alcohol.
Declared vs ranked
| Language | Note |
|---|---|
| Vintage | Not a crown |
| P2 / P3 | Same vintage class |
| NV Impérial | Moët house wine |
| Leftover years | — |
Read the vintage. Pair: Prosecco for mimosa.
Sources
- Champagne AOC / CIVC. Official leftover unused. Typical ~12%
- 27 CFR Part 4. NIAAA December 2025.