2018 Dom Pérignon x Damien Hirst Limited Edition | Brut Champagne | 750ml

2018 Dom Pérignon x Damien Hirst Limited Edition

The 2018 Dom Pérignon Damien Hirst Limited Edition brings together one of Champagne’s most prestigious vintage cuvées and the unmistakable visual language of British contemporary artist Damien Hirst. Released in 2026, this collectible edition presents Dom Pérignon Vintage 2018 in a deep-blue Kaleidoscope Shield bottle and matching presentation case.

Beyond its artistic presentation, the bottle contains the acclaimed 2018 Dom Pérignon Brut. The warm, sun-filled growing season produced remarkably ripe Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while careful vineyard selection preserved freshness, mineral tension, and balance.

The Damien Hirst Kaleidoscope Shield

Damien Hirst drew inspiration from his celebrated Kaleidoscope series to reinterpret Dom Pérignon’s iconic shield. The design uses repeating miniature shields to create a symmetrical pattern reminiscent of colorful butterfly wings.

Additionally, Hirst selected deep blue for the Vintage 2018 edition to represent infinity and spirituality. The pattern transforms the bottle and presentation case into a striking collector display while preserving the instantly recognizable Dom Pérignon silhouette.

The collaboration also includes a pink design for Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2010. Together, the two releases form Dom Pérignon’s 2026 Damien Hirst artist-edition collection.

The 2018 Vintage

The 2018 season began with generous water reserves, followed by exceptionally warm and sunny conditions. Consequently, both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reached impressive levels of ripeness during an unusually early harvest.

However, Dom Pérignon carefully selected cooler vineyard exposures to maintain energy and freshness. The resulting Champagne combines the generosity of a solar vintage with the mineral precision and structural balance associated with the house.

Moreover, Vintage 2018 marks the first Dom Pérignon vintage created entirely under Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. His approach emphasizes ripe fruit, tactile depth, salinity, and finely controlled tension.

Key Product Facts

• Producer: Dom Pérignon
• Collaboration: Dom Pérignon x Damien Hirst
• Vintage: 2018
• Edition: 2026 Damien Hirst Limited Edition
• Wine Type: Vintage Brut Champagne
• Color: White
• Region: Champagne, France
• Blend: 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir
• Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Presentation: Blue Kaleidoscope Shield bottle with matching collector gift box
• Artist: Damien Hirst
• Chef de Cave: Vincent Chaperon

Tasting Profile

Appearance

Pale yellow with luminous golden highlights and a fine, persistent stream of bubbles.

Aroma

Ripe orchard fruit, golden kiwi, mango, lemon peel, jasmine, and honeysuckle lead the aromatic profile. With time in the glass, subtle herbal, chalky, and lightly smoky notes add complexity.

Palate

The palate combines generous fruit with precise mineral tension. Citrus, ripe peach, apricot, dried apple, and tropical fruit develop alongside chalk, mint, white pepper, and delicate phenolic structure. Meanwhile, the finely integrated mousse gives the wine an elegant and polished texture.

Finish

The finish is long, energetic, and saline, with lingering notes of apricot, ginger, bitter lemon, and cool mineral character.

Critical Recognition

• James Suckling: 99 Points
• Vinous: 98 Points
• Wine Spectator: 96 Points
• Wine Advocate: 94 Points

These ratings recognize the underlying 2018 Dom Pérignon vintage. The Damien Hirst Limited Edition contains the same acclaimed Champagne in exclusive artist-designed packaging.

Why Collect This Edition?

The 2018 Dom Pérignon Damien Hirst Limited Edition combines an important new vintage, a celebrated contemporary artist, and highly recognizable collector packaging. Furthermore, its deep-blue Kaleidoscope Shield distinguishes it immediately from the standard Vintage 2018 release.

The bottle should appeal to Champagne collectors, contemporary art enthusiasts, luxury gift buyers, and collectors building a complete selection of Dom Pérignon artist collaborations.

Explore another recent artist collaboration with the 2015 Dom Pérignon Murakami Limited Edition. You can also discover the 2015 Dom Pérignon Jean-Michel Basquiat Tribute.

Food Pairing

Pair this Champagne with lobster, scallops, roasted turbot, caviar, sushi, white poultry, or shellfish served with a delicate sauce. Its ripe fruit and subtle bitterness also complement lightly spiced dishes and refined Asian cuisine.

Serving and Cellaring

Serve Dom Pérignon Vintage 2018 between 46°F and 50°F in a tulip-shaped Champagne glass. Allow the wine several minutes to develop after pouring so its fruit, floral, and mineral layers can emerge.

The vintage already offers impressive harmony. Nevertheless, its freshness, structure, and extended lees aging should support further development under proper cellar conditions.

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Learn more about the collaboration through the official Dom Pérignon website.