Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Côte des Blancs (Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Cramant, Avize, Oger)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 92; Wine Spectator 93; Robert Parker (WA) 91; widely cited as a benchmark NV Blanc de Blancs

Tasting Note
Pale gold Blanc de Blancs with fine mousse. Citrus, white flowers and chalky minerality on the nose; green apple, pear, hazelnut and fresh almond on the palate, bright acidity and a long, saline, toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, caviar, smoked salmon, soft goat cheeses, roast chicken, tempura, sushi/sashimi, light Asian seafood dishes (Thai/Chinese steamed fish), lightly spiced appetizers, fried chicken.

Production Method
Méthode Champenoise: 100% Chardonnay base wines blended with ~40–50% perpetual reserve (solera-like), primary fermentation in tank, aged on lees ≥2 years, disgorged and lightly dosed (~6–7 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Family estate founded 1919 in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger; ~18–20 ha focused on Côte des Blancs Grand Cru parcels. Rodolphe Péters practices minimal intervention and maintains a perpetual reserve of older vintages.