Pierre Peters L'esprit de 2017

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
L'esprit de
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne, Côte des Blancs (Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Avize, Cramant, Oger)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores: Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 93+; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93; JamesSuckling 95; Tim Atkin/Tom Hewson 93. Dosage ~4. 5–4. disgorged batches vary (e. g. , July 2022)

Tasting Note
Pale gold with green highlights. Aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, tangerine, almond and toasted brioche. Palate shows citrus and stone fruit, chalky minerality and saline, brioche-tinged finish with persistent, racy acidity.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, lobster, crab, roast chicken with beurre blanc, creamy cheeses; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, miso‑glazed fish, light seafood curries.

Production Method
100% Chardonnay, traditional method (méthode champenoise); aged 48+ months on fine lees; partial malolactic (~85%); low dosage ~4.5–5.5 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Family grower-producer since 1919 based in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger; ~19 ha focused on Grand Cru Côte des Blancs; currently led by Rodolphe Péters (4th generation).