The short answer
The most recent recorded sale of Dom Perignon 1995 in our data was £298 a bottle in July 2019.
Dom Perignon 1995 represents a classic, balanced release from the Moet & Chandon stable, from a harvest that Essi Avellan MW rates four and a half stars out of five. Her vintage guide records spring frost damage and a warm but wet summer that brought mildew and rot, with picking from 18 September. The cuvee holds a critic average of 94.7 across 6 published reviews, complemented by 227 drinker ratings across fine wine databases. The vintage has traded in 2 months of our recorded history, and last traded at £298 a bottle in July 2019. The drinking window recorded for the vintage spans 2005 to 2012, meaning standard bottles from the original disgorgement have passed their youthful peak and now exhibit mature, savoury secondary characteristics. Dom Perignon 1995 remains an entry point into mature 1990s vintage Champagne for collectors seeking bottle age.
Overview of the harvest and release
Dom Perignon 1995 arrived after a series of uneven harvest years across Champagne during the early 1990s. Essi Avellan MW rates the 1995 Champagne harvest four and a half stars out of five and calls it a welcome relief after some difficult years in the region. Her guide records significant spring frost damage and a warm but wet summer that ignited mildew and rot, so rigorous vineyard work and selection mattered; picking began on 18 September.
Avellan notes that the harvest yielded grapes with a fine balance of sugar and acidity, and that quality excelled particularly for Chardonnay. Moet & Chandon bottled the blend with the deliberate intention of crafting a harmonious wine defined by freshness, structure, and precision. Today, collectors evaluating the cuvee dom perignon 1995 find a fully mature Champagne that reflects the steady climatic recovery of the mid-1990s.
Critical reception and scores for Dom Perignon 1995
The release holds a critic average of 94.7 across 6 published reviews, reflecting respect for its clean balance and aromatic poise. Decanter's Champagne vintage guide rates 1995 four out of five, calling it the first year widely considered good enough for vintage wines since 1990, with very fine quality especially for Chardonnay.
Drinkers in our dataset give it an average of 93.0 across 227 drinker ratings. Reviewers consistently highlight its classic proportions and reliable delivery. For collectors assessing the cuvee dom perignon 1995 price against historic performance, this consistent critical record offers reassurance. Avellan writes that the vintage has emerged from the shadow of the much-hyped 1996, marked by the elegance of its inviting fruitiness and a slow-building finesse.
Drinking window and maturation profile
The drinking window recorded for the release spans 2005 to 2012. Original disgorgements of the 1995 vintage have now transitioned entirely into their tertiary phase. Original releases now typically exhibit complex notes of dried apricot, honeycomb, brioche, roasted hazelnuts, and faint smoke, accompanied by a softened, creamy effervescence.
Bottles preserved under pristine cellar conditions since release may still drink well, but they will not develop further positive fruit characteristics. Drinkers who value energetic carbonation and bright citrus tension should look to newer vintages, whereas enthusiasts of fully developed, savoury Champagne will appreciate the mellow complexity that the 1995 cuvee displays in the glass today.
Market valuation and trade history
Dom Perignon 1995 has traded in 2 months of our recorded history, and last traded at £298 a bottle in July 2019. A trade is what a bottle actually sold for, so it is shown with its date.
Comparative performance against surrounding vintages
Examining the release alongside other benchmark years puts it in context. Among contemporary releases, the 2015 holds a critic average of 95.3 with a drinking window of 2024 to 2054, the 2013 holds 96.2 with a window of 2022 to 2043, and the 2012 holds 97.0.
In the older category, the 1985 holds 96.5 with a window of 2024 to 2040, and the 1976 holds 94.0 with a window of 2017 to 2027. The 2008 holds 98.0 and the 1996 holds 96.3. Each figure comes from the same dated extract as the 1995's, so the years can be compared directly.
Purchasing considerations and storage checks
Purchasing mature Champagne requires rigorous checks regarding bottle condition and storage provenance. Prospective buyers should inspect the fill level, capsule integrity, and liquid colour before committing funds. A deep golden or brownish tint often indicates oxidation, while a low fill level points to compromised cork elasticity.
When serving mature Dom Perignon, pour the wine at 10 to 12 degrees Celsius rather than straight from a cold domestic refrigerator. Serving in standard tulip or white wine glasses rather than narrow flutes enables the delicate aromatic layers of dried fruit and toast to emerge freely. The wine should be consumed shortly after opening, as older vintages lose their residual effervescence relatively quickly once uncorked.
Common questions
Is Dom Perignon 1995 still good to drink?
The drinking window recorded for standard bottles from the original disgorgement is 2005 to 2012. Bottles kept in professional, temperature-controlled cellars remain drinkable but show fully mature, tertiary characteristics such as dried fruits, brioche, and subdued effervescence.
What is the average critic score for Dom Perignon 1995?
Dom Perignon 1995 holds a critic average of 94.7 across 6 published reviews. Our dataset also holds 227 drinker ratings.
What is the current market price for Dom Perignon 1995?
Price depends on bottle condition and provenance. It last traded at £298 a bottle in July 2019, and has traded in 2 months of our recorded history.
How does Dom Perignon 1995 compare to the 1996 vintage?
Dom Perignon 1995 holds a critic average of 94.7 with a drinking window of 2005 to 2012. The 1996 holds 96.3, with merchants asking £355 a bottle (including duty and VAT where stated) and a window of 2005 to 2030.
Sources
- Decanter Champagne vintage guide, checked 2026-09-29
- The Finest Bubble, Champagne Vintage Guide by Essi Avellan MW, checked 2026-09-30
- Decanter Dom Perignon P2 1995 review, checked 2026-08-20
- Berry Bros. & Rudd on vintage Champagne, checked 2026-08-20
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.