Dom Pérignon Honors Basquiat's Legacy With Special-Edition Bottles

By Bianca Gracie | October 9, 2024



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Dom Pérignon, one of the world's most prestigious Champagne maisons, honors another prestigious figure with its latest collection. On October 1, the Champagne maison announced the release of its special-edition Vintage 2015, a tribute to the legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Dom Pérignon often acknowledges pop culture powerhouses with its partnerships, previously collaborating with the estates of Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons for special-edition bottle designs, so this new reveal is the perfect pairing.

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The special-edition bottles highlight artwork inspired by one of Basquiat's most influential and renowned neo-expressionist pieces, In Italian (1983). According to a press release, "The vibrant and complex composition of this work is reflected in the design of three unique coffrets (gift boxes), each depicting a different section of the painting. When brought together, the coffrets reveal the full artwork, a nod to both Basquiat’s assemblage technique and Dom Pérignon’s own master method of blending. The bottles within feature a hybrid emblem—a fusion of Dom Pérignon’s historic shield and Basquiat’s famed three-branched crown."

It continues, "the crown, a recurring motif in Basquiat’s work, symbolizes power and the elevation of his subjects. Together with the shield, these symbols create a visual representation of the meeting between two creative forces—each representing excellence in their respective fields."

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Along with these bottles, Dom Pérignon also plans to unveil an exclusive 'uberpiece'—a collector’s item available in just eight pieces worldwide. Designed for "true connoisseurs of both fine art and luxury wine", each uberpiece features unique and bespoke designs. The collector's item was created in collaboration with Artestar, a global creative consultancy and licensing agency representing the works of world-renowned visual artists, estates, and foundations, including Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Basquiat and Dom Pérignon may come from opposite worlds, but the common factor they share is celebrating bold and artistic expression. The Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 Jean-Michel Basquiat special edition will be available at select retailers starting October 2024. The SRP for the special-edition coffrets is $305 USD. Click here for more information.

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