The streets of Chelsea were electric last night. Why? Because Dom Pérignon threw a party like they never had before. Better yet, an exclusive soirée at High Line Nine to commemorate Expressions of Harmony, unveiling three new vintages: Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017, Vintage 2008 Plénitude 2 (P2), and Rosé Vintage 2010.

On the night before the Expressions of Harmony debut, artisans, friends, creators, and connoisseurs alike were granted an exclusive sneak peek into a sensorial, immersive experience in the world of Dom Pérignon. Three vintage chapters reflect one unified vision while seamlessly illustrating harmony through the phases of time and transformation. This approach conveys that time is not a condition of aging, but rather a key to revealing new stages of expression. 

Beginning with a chapter on Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017, guests are immersed in an audio-led soundscape by Jonathan Weiss of Oswalds Mill Audio. With sounds emitting the changing seasons, listeners experience the duality of natural elements that tailored the Vintage. Recentering inward, Vintage 2008 Plénitude 2 is unveiled with a single dish reflecting the wine’s 15 years of evolutionary meticulousness and depth. The experience ends with Rosé Vintage 2010, inspired by the traditional mochitsuki ritual. Guests observe creation through authentic expression with conjoined elements that resonate with the Chef de Cave’s philosophical approach.

Guests indulged in the delectible cuisine by EN Japanese Brasserie founder, Reika Alexander, paired, of course, with Dom Pérignon’s champagne. En exists beyond the sole purpose of a restaurant, but as a multidisciplinary community focused on hospitality and precision. The collaboration has marked a defining moment for the brands. Alexander shares, “To work with Dom Pérignon is to engage with time, with balance, with the tension that creates harmony. It’s an honor to be part of that, and to create something that can be experienced together—again.”

The magnetism of the atmosphere cannot be grasped without reference to the ecosystem in which it was placed. High Line Nine, designed by architect Markus Dochantschi of studioMDA, emulates a balance of light and restraint where each space speaks for itself. James Fuentes Gallery stretches this approach in Los Angeles from June 25-26, using contemporary art and cultural exchange to shape the experience. With a surprise performance by Mark Ronson, the dancefloor was both opulent and kinetic, with guests toasting to the monumental occasion. Notable guests reveling in the evening’s ambiance include Uma Thurman, François Arnaud, Martha Stewart, Alissia, Megan Lawless, Sofia Bryant, Luka Sabbat, LaQuan Smith, Pierce Abernathy, Tina Leung, Laurie Anderson, and more.

Since Dom Pierre Pérignon was appointed a cellarer and procurator overseeing Champagne in 1668, the importance of perfecting wine became both clear and understood. With the rarity of harvesting once a year, the Maison strives to view harmony as a necessary emotion, valuing precision, complexity, intensity, and touch.