Pierre Peters Cuvee Speciale les Chetillons 2015

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
Cuvee Speciale les Chetillons
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne (Grand Cru)
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 94/100; Vinous 93/100; Jeb Dunnuck 97/100; Tom Hewson 96/100; Vivino community ~4. 5/5

Tasting Note
Fine and precise; white flowers, pear and orange zest, fresh almond and brioche, chalky minerality with hints of spice and dried flowers, creamy mousse and a persistent citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, lobster, fried chicken, roast pork, creamy cheeses (Brie), grilled salmon, sushi/sashimi (tuna), tempura, dim sum, shellfish in garlic sauce.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (Champagne); single‑vineyard Les Chétillons (old vines), 100% Chardonnay, extended lees ageing (~72 months), low dosage (~4.5–5 g/L), disgorged 2022.

Vineyard Info
Pierre Péters is a family-run grower-producer based in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, managing ~18 ha of Grand Cru Chardonnay; Les Chétillons is from three old‑vine plots (average ~50 years).