Pierre Peters Grande Reserve Bdb Grand Cru

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
Grande Reserve Bdb Grand Cru
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs — Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Avize, Cramant, Oger)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews: James Suckling 96 , Wine Spectator 91, Vinous ~92, Wine & Spirits ~90 (ratings vary by release)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and green‑apple fruit with brioche and toasted‑pastry notes. Creamy mousse, chalky minerality and lively acidity; spicy mid‑palate and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, caviar, smoked salmon, roasted chicken, creamy seafood pasta. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed Cantonese fish, light Thai salads, mild Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (traditional méthode champenoise). 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay; stainless‑steel fermentations, perpetual reserve blending, extended lees aging; low dosage (~5 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Family estate based in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger since 1919. ~20 hectares of Grand Cru Chardonnay; led by Rodolphe Péters, specialist in Blanc de Blancs and perpetual reserve system.