Pierre Peters Les Chetillons Grand Cru 2014

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
Les Chetillons Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne
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
Vinous 97 (Antonio Galloni, Nov 2021); Wine Advocate 96 (William Kelley, Jan 2022); Decanter 95 (Simon Field MW); Dosage 3. 5–4. Disgorged May–July 2021

Tasting Note
Fresh lime, green apple, white flowers, pastry and toasted brioche; chalky, saline minerality with pinpoint mousse, lively acidity, concentrated core and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled lobster, roasted chicken, creamy seafood pasta, citrus salads. Asian: sashimi, sushi, tempura, miso‑glazed fish, dim sum, lightly spiced Chinese or Thai seafood dishes.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise); 100% Chardonnay vinified in stainless steel with partial malolactic, ~6 years on lees, dosage 3.5–4.5 g/L; hand‑riddled; disgorged May–July 2021.

Vineyard Info
Family‑run Pierre Péters estate (bottling estate wines since 1919), ~18–19 ha in the Côte des Blancs. Les Chétillons is a three‑plot Grand Cru lieu‑dit in Le Mesnil with old vines (c.40–70+ years).