The short answer
As of September 2026, merchants ask a median of £226 a bottle for Dom Perignon 2017 in 750ml bottles, from 7 merchant asks.
Dom Perignon 2017 was produced during one of Champagne's most demanding growing seasons, which Essi Avellan MW rates one star out of five. Despite spring frost and summer rot across the region, the house released a vintage bottling, made in much smaller quantities than usual according to cellar master Vincent Chaperon. Across 4 published reviews in this site's dataset, Dom Perignon 2017 holds a critic average of 96.0 points. Merchants in our dataset ask a median of £226 a bottle for the release, drawn from 7 merchant asks. Buyers weighing it against the 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2008 vintages can compare each year on this site's vintage chart, where every ask and critic average is dated to the same extract. The release gives collectors a way to follow the house through a difficult year.
The critical reception of Dom Perignon 2017
Dom Perignon 2017 represents one of the most selective releases in modern Champagne history. Across 4 published reviews, the wine holds a critic average of 96.0 points. Other challenging vintages give context: the 2010 edition holds 95.1 and the 2005 release 94.3. Essi Avellan MW describes 2017 as a disastrous year in many ways, with severe April frosts and then July and August rain that left a fifth of the crop with rot. She rates the year one star out of five, though she notes that some individual successes may be found.
The critic average of 96.0 reflects solid execution under severe pressure. Premier years give context: the 2008 vintage holds 98.0 and the 2018 vintage 98.0, while the 2015 holds 95.3 and the 2013 96.2. Decanter reports that Dom Perignon made the 2017 in smaller quantities than usual because of the difficult season. As a result, the wine offers genuine Dom Perignon character for collectors who follow the progression of individual years.
Harvest conditions across the 2017 vintage
The 2017 harvest tested growers across Champagne. Avellan records severe April frosts, then a scorching summer and unexpected rain in July and August that set off botrytis and sour rot, with Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir hit the worst. Chaperon told Decanter that Dom Perignon was made in much, much smaller quantities than usual that year.
Similar regional pressures occurred in 2003, when severe frost and heat reduced yields, and in 2010, which also required severe sorting. The 2003 holds a critic average of 94.0 and the 2010 95.1. By contrast, Chaperon told Decanter that no Dom Perignon was made at all in 2014, as that vintage did not meet the team's quality expectations.
Pricing benchmarks against neighbouring releases
Merchants in our dataset ask a median of £226 a bottle for Dom Perignon 2017, drawn from 7 merchant asks. An asking price is what a merchant publishes, not a completed sale. For comparison, merchants ask £232 a bottle for the 2015, which holds a critic average of 95.3, and £208 a bottle (including duty and VAT where stated) for the 2013, which holds 96.2.
Heralded prestige years carry their own dated figures on the vintage chart. Merchants ask £229 a bottle for the 2012, with a critic average of 97.0, and £306 a bottle (including duty and VAT where stated) for the 2008, with 98.0. For older releases, merchants ask £355 a bottle (including duty and VAT where stated) for the 1996, with 96.3, and £363 a bottle for the 1990, with 96.8. The 2017 vintage suits near-term consumption rather than long-term speculative holding.
Cellar potential and maturity profile
Some top Dom Perignon vintages feature protracted drinking windows, while lighter harvest years typically mature on a more compressed timeline. The 2015 release runs 2024 to 2054 and the 2012 vintage spans 2021 to 2052. For example, the 2010 vintage carries a drinking window of 2012 to 2035, and the 2005 vintage holds a window of 2020 to 2035.
Champagnes from vintages that experienced harvest rain generally present earlier charm and open drinking profiles. Collectors opening bottles today will find the 2017 approachable earlier than dense vintages like 2008 or 2018. The 2008 carries a drink window of 2018 to 2048 and the 2018 a window of 2026 to 2048. The wine offers immediate balance while retaining enough freshness to cellar across the coming decade.
Market position and collector assessment
For buyers assessing cellar acquisitions, Dom Perignon 2017 occupies a distinct tier. It serves consumers seeking immediate prestige dining wine. Buyers seeking investment upside often look to vintages like 2008, 2012, or 2018, whereas the 2017 vintage functions primarily as an enjoyable drinker.
For hospitality and immediate enjoyment, the 2017 vintage remains a dependable selection.
Comparing 2017 to other modern releases
Evaluating the 2017 alongside adjacent years provides useful context for buyers. The 2015 vintage came from a warm, dry summer, creating a richer profile than the fresher 2017. It is offered at £232 a bottle, with a critic average of 95.3 and a drinking window of 2024 to 2054. The 2013 vintage represented a late, classic cold-climate harvest with firm acidity. It is offered at £208 a bottle (including duty and VAT where stated), with a critic average of 96.2 and a window of 2022 to 2043.
Earlier in the decade, the 2012 vintage delivered exceptional concentration across both grape varieties, while the 2009 and 2006 vintages showcased generous, sunny fruit expression. The 2012 is offered at £229 a bottle, with a critic average of 97.0 and a window of 2021 to 2052. Dom Perignon adjusts its blend each year to express vintage character without compromising the maison style. In that regard, 2017 showcases how cellar mastery can navigate difficult vineyard conditions to deliver a cohesive, balanced Champagne.
Common questions
What is the average critic score for Dom Perignon 2017?
Across 4 published reviews in our dataset, Dom Perignon 2017 has a critic average of 96.0 points.
What is the benchmark retail price of Dom Perignon 2017?
Prices are shown on this site's price page with their date. Merchants in our dataset ask a median of £226 a bottle.
How did critics rate the 2017 Champagne harvest?
Essi Avellan MW rates 2017 one star out of five, calling it a disastrous year in many ways after severe April frosts and summer rain that left a fifth of the crop with rot.
How does the price of 2017 compare to 2015 and 2013?
Each vintage is listed on this site's vintage chart with its own dated asks. Merchants ask £226 a bottle for the 2017, £232 a bottle for the 2015 and £208 a bottle (including duty and VAT where stated) for the 2013.
How does Dom Perignon 2017 compare to the 2008 and 2012 vintages?
Dom Perignon 2017 holds a critic average of 96.0. The 2008 holds 98.0 and the 2012 97.0. Merchants ask £306 a bottle (including duty and VAT where stated) for the 2008 and £229 a bottle for the 2012.
Sources
- Decanter report on the April 2017 Champagne frosts, checked 2026-08-20
- Decanter first taste of Dom Perignon P2 2008, checked 2026-08-20
- Dom Perignon Official Vintage Archive, 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.