Pierre Peters Cuvee les Chetillons 2011

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
Cuvee les Chetillons
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger (Côte des Blancs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-11°C

Awards/Ratings
William Kelley (Wine Advocate) 93/100; Vinous 93/100; CellarTracker crowd average ~92; drinking window often cited 2019–2038

Tasting Note
Pale gold Blanc de Blancs: candied lemon, white flowers, almond and brioche over a chalky, saline mineral core. Taut acidity, delicate mousse, dried orchard fruit and toasted almond notes lead to a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, lobster with browned butter, smoked salmon, roast chicken with lemon, creamy pasta, Comté or young sheep cheese; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso‑glazed fish, delicate Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
100% Chardonnay from three Les Chétillons parcels; parcels vinified separately, partial élevage in wood, partial malolactic, long lees ageing (c.48 months), disgorged with extra‑brut dosage (0–6 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Family-run Pierre Péters (est. 1919) in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger. Les Chétillons is a prized Grand Cru lieu‑dit of three old‑vine parcels acquired in 1930; single‑site cuvée made since 1971.