Pierre Peters Cuvee les Montjolys 2017

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
Cuvee les Montjolys
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Côte des Blancs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported Wine Advocate ~94 for the 2017 ; strong critical acclaim across vintages (Vinous/Tyson Stelzer/Wine Advocate scores 93–96 for nearby vintages)

Tasting Note
Concentrated Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs: citrus zest, green apple, white flowers, brioche and hazelnut with pronounced chalky salinity, textured stone-fruit richness and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, lobster, creamy seafood pasta, fried chicken. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, mild Thai or Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (Champagne); 100% Chardonnay from seven Montjolys parcels vinified separately; partial malolactic allowed; aged ≥6 years on lees; low dosage (~3.5–4.5 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Grower-producer Pierre Péters, family estate in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger (Côte des Blancs); multi‑generation Blanc de Blancs specialists led by Rodolphe Péters.