Pierre Peters Reserve Oubliee Bdb Grand Cru

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
Reserve Oubliee Bdb Grand Cru
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne - Côte des Blancs (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Avize, Cramant)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 93; Vinous 94; Wine Spectator 93; Decanter 92 (scores reported for NV R

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse; aromas of brioche, toasted almond, dried white flowers, apricot and honey. Creamy, concentrated palate with vibrant acidity, chalky minerality and saline streak, finishing long and elegant.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, lobster, sushi/sashimi, tempura, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy cheeses (Brie), dim sum, pork dumplings.

Production Method
Solera/perpetual-reserve blend (young base vintage plus reserve wines back to 1988); aged sur lie in oak foeders, stainless steel and concrete; partial malolactic fermentation; aged under natural cork; low dosage (~4 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Pierre Péters is a family-owned grower-producer based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, managing ~19 ha of Grand Cru Chardonnay in the Côte des Blancs; known for terroir-driven, traditionally made Champagnes.