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Dom Perignon

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The Resume

    (1640-1715)
    Birth name was Pierre Perignon
    Cellarmaster of the Abbey of Hautvilliers

Why he might be annoying:

    He entered the monastery when he was 19.
    He is often credited as being the inventor of sparkling wine, he was not, it was invented 100 years before his birth.
    He died a virgin.
    Although he was a monk, his name has become synonymous with luxury.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was appointed cellar master at 28.
    It is rumoured that he was blind, although this is untrue.
    He is credited as being the most important influence on the making of fine champagne.
    He was the first person to blend different varieties of grapes to make wine.
    He was the first person to bottle local sparkling wine and seal it with a cork.
    He was a master of his craft.

Credit: Tina


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 58 Votes: 32.76% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 101 Votes: 47.52% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 171 Votes: 43.27% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 137 Votes: 19.71% Annoying