Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte des Blancs (Champagne) — Grand Cru villages: Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Oger, Cramant, Avize
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter ~92, Wine Spectator ~92–93, Wine & Spirits up to 96 (varies by release), James Suckling ~91–92, Vinous ~92, Wine Advocate ~91–92

Tasting Note
Pale gold with fine mousse. Bright citrus, green apple and white flowers lead to brioche, toasted almond and chalky minerality. Vibrant acidity, creamy texture and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, fresh shellfish, sushi/sashimi, smoked salmon, tempura, steamed lobster, roasted chicken with lemon, creamy soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert), dim sum, light pasta with cream and herbs.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise). NV blend based on a recent base vintage with ~45–50% perpetual reserve wines stored in foudres, concrete and stainless; lees aging before blend; disgorged after extended aging; dosage ~6–6.5 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned grower‑producer from Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger (six generations). Focused on Grand Cru Chardonnay parcels in the Côte des Blancs; known for precise, mineral-driven blanc de blancs.