The short answer
The most recent recorded sale of Dom Perignon 1993 in our data was £257 a bottle in August 2021.
Dom Perignon 1993 stands as a lighter, earlier-maturing vintage in the history of the house, produced during a harvest that Essi Avellan MW rates three stars out of five. The release holds a critic average of 91.5 across 4 published reviews, and our dataset holds 112 drinker ratings describing a fully mature prestige cuvee. Compared to neighbouring vintages such as the 1990 and the 1996, the 1993 edition offers a leaner structural framework. Avellan records that a promising year deteriorated with frequent September rain, leaving generally balanced wines with often somewhat weak fruitiness from dilution. She adds that the best wines, Dom Perignon among them, have largely peaked except for the P2 versions, so bottles require careful provenance checks before acquisition. For collectors evaluating older cellar releases from Moet & Chandon, cuvee Dom Perignon 1993 represents an accessible historical reference point rather than an extended cellaring prospect for long-term aging.
The 1993 growing season and harvest context
The release of dom perignon 1993 delivered a vintage shaped by uneven climatic conditions across the Marne Valley and the Cote des Blancs. Essi Avellan MW rates the 1993 Champagne harvest three stars out of five: a promising year that deteriorated in September, when frequent rains swelled the bunches and increased rot. Moet & Chandon selected fruit across its grand cru holdings and premier cru parcels in Hautvillers to assemble cuvee Dom Perignon 1993, balancing Pinot Noir richness against Chardonnay acidity under testing seasonal parameters.
Harvest scheduling required selective sorting to exclude diluted fruit after late rains. On paper, Avellan notes, the ripeness and acidity levels achieved were less favourable than those of 1992. Yet she judges the vintage better than its reputation, naming Dom Perignon among the best wines of the year, which brought good surprises.
Critical reception for Dom Perignon 1993
Cuvee Dom Perignon vintage 1993 holds a critic average of 91.5 across 4 published reviews. Essi Avellan MW records that a promising year deteriorated with frequent September rain, leaving generally balanced wines with often somewhat weak fruitiness from dilution.
Drinkers in our dataset give it an average of 91.8 across 112 drinker ratings. Consumers describe a wine defined by freshness, citrus drive, and early development rather than dense tertiary power. Among adjacent vintages in the decade, the 1992 holds a critic average of 91.0, the 1995 94.7, the 1996 96.3 and the 1990 96.8.
Maturity and drinking window analysis
Bottles of cuvee Dom Perignon vintage 1993 have entered their late maturity phase. Adjacent release windows provide context for this vintage. The 1995 carries a recorded drinking window of 2005 to 2012, and the 1990 a window of 1997 to 2024. The structured 1996 carries a window of 2005 to 2030, and the 1998 release spans 2013 to 2040. A Decanter panel tasting of the 1992 and 1993 vintages found that both years held up over time, with bottles disgorged earlier in their lives faring better than later disgorgements.
Because Avellan finds the 1993s often somewhat weak in fruit from dilution, bottles lack the dense concentration required for extended structural development. Lighter Champagne vintages from the early 1990s tend to resolve their mousse and acidity faster than dense, powerful years. Most standard 750ml bottles opened today exhibit fully developed tertiary aromas, softening effervescence, and an amber tint. Purchasers should expect a resolved, delicate wine that should be consumed upon opening rather than held for further cellaring.
Secondary market positioning and trade history
Secondary market activity for older Champagne requires rigorous verification of fill levels, colour, and storage history. The 1993 has traded in 1 month of our recorded history, and last traded at £257 a bottle in August 2021. Collector interest in 1993 bottles is driven primarily by birth-year purchases and vertical retrospective tastings. Essi Avellan MW names Dom Perignon among the best wines of 1993, alongside Philipponnat Clos des Goisses, Louis Roederer Cristal and Dom Ruinart.
Collector guidance and bottle preservation
Acquiring bottles of Dom Perignon champagne 1993 requires attention to bottle condition. Mature sparkling wine from the early 1990s is sensitive to thermal shock and poor cellarage. Buyers should examine the cork depression, foil integrity, and liquid clarity. Any bottle exhibiting an ullage level below the foil skirt or a dark brown hue should be avoided.
When serving mature Dom Perignon, temperature control remains critical. The wine should be chilled to approximately 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, avoiding icy temperatures that mute delicate tertiary aromas. A white wine glass or wide-bowled tulip glass allows the subtle secondary notes to unfold, whereas narrow flutes restrict the bouquet. Given the age of the wine, decanting is not advised, as the fragile effervescence and delicate aromatic compounds dissipate quickly upon contact with excessive oxygen.
Common questions
What critic score did Dom Perignon 1993 receive?
Dom Perignon 1993 holds a critic average of 91.5 across 4 published reviews. Our dataset also holds 112 drinker ratings.
Is Dom Perignon 1993 still good to drink?
Dom Perignon 1993 is fully mature and should be consumed soon. Well-stored bottles offer mature tertiary complexity, but the vintage lacks the structural density for further positive development in the cellar.
How does the 1993 vintage compare to 1990 and 1996?
Dom Perignon 1993 holds a critic average of 91.5. The 1990 holds 96.8 and the 1996 holds 96.3. It represents a lighter, more rapidly maturing style than those landmark years.
How did critics rate the 1993 Champagne harvest?
Essi Avellan MW rates 1993 three stars out of five, describing a promising year that deteriorated with frequent September rains, though she judges the vintage better than its reputation.
How should a mature 1993 bottle be served?
Serve the wine between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius in a white wine glass or wide tulip glass. Avoid decanting, as the aged effervescence and delicate aromas dissipate rapidly.
Sources
- Decanter 1992 and 1993 vintage Champagne panel tasting, checked 2026-08-20
- LVMH Dom Perignon Heritage, checked 2026-08-20
- Essi Avellan MW, Champagne vintage guide (The Finest Bubble), checked 2026-09-29
By WineExperts. First published , last updated . Figures from our tracked merchant prices and recorded sales; text prepared with AI assistance and checked against the sources listed above.