Pierre Peters Cuvee les Chetillons 2017

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
Cuvee les Chetillons
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger (Côte des Blancs, Grand Cru)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95; Wine Advocate 94+; Vivino avg ~4. 4/5. disgorged July 2024 (release 2024–2025); drinking window noted 2025–2035 by critics

Tasting Note
Pure Blanc de Blancs: lemon and green apple, white flowers, almond, chalk and bright sea‑salt minerality with fine mousse, vivid acidity and a long, saline, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, littleneck clams, scallops, smoked salmon, sushi, ceviche, tempura, fried chicken. Asian: sashimi, tempura prawns, steamed shellfish with ginger and scallion, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood salads. Also pairs with soft triple‑cream cheeses.

Production Method
Cold stainless‑steel fermentation with partial malolactic; extended 6–6.5 years sur lie, disgorged 2024 with ~4 g/L dosage and roughly one year bottle rest post‑disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Maison Péters from Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger; Les Chétillons is a single‑vineyard cuvée from three old parcels (estate holdings since 1930). Rodolphe Péters leads the sixth generation.