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Pierre Peters Champagne BdB Grand Cru Brut Les Chetillons Cuvee Speciale 2002

$44999

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Antonio Galloni

97 points

"The 2002 Brut Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons, the original release and aged on crown seal, is tremendous. Wow. Ample, sweeping and dramatic, the 2002 is utterly captivating. Smoke, graphite, ash, apricot jam and pastry are some of the many nuances that come alive in the glass, with a top note of reduction that is very appealing. On this day, the regular release is just a touch ahead of the Oenothèque. It’s hard to say exactly why that is, but I suspect that the post-disgorgement time is optimal. This is the finest bottle of the 2002 I have ever tasted." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

96 points

"Drunk from magnum from the original disgorgement, Péters's 2002 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is showing beautifully, offering up aromas of crisp yellow orchard fruit, brioche, fresh hazelnuts and tangerine oil, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping palate that's exceptionally pure and charming, its vibrant core of fruit animated by a pillowy mousse." —William Kelley

Wine Spectator

94 points

"This full-bodied bubbly shows some bass tones of toast and roasted nuts, but also stays defined and fresh. Peach, apple pie and spice notes hold the center, and the texture is supple. The expansive finish offers flavors of candied berry, toast and mineral. Disgorged March 2010. Best from 2012 through 2030."

More about Pierre Peters

Less than a decade back the grower champagne movement still seemed ‘underground’ and only in its infancy. Fast forward to today - thanks to social media, a handful of devoted importers, and more informed wine drinkers, they are finally gaining well deserved attention. If you weren't aware of the phenomenon, a ‘grower’ is someone that owns and farms their vineyards in addition to making all their champagnes.

One of the stars that has risen is none other than Pierre Peters. Rodolphe Peters is a 4th generation winemaker in his family and took over the estate in 2008, presiding over some of the most coveted land in all of Champagne – Les Mesnil sur Oger. While driving through the Cote des Blancs, it’s difficult not to be mesmerized by all the beautifully tended vines, but what is so special about Mesnil is the soil structure.

Composed of mainly limestone and chalk, and We're talking A LOT of chalk. In fact, the soil is so chalky that some of the producers use pieces of it to write and mark on their barrels! How this kind of soil affects the wine is almost a magical mineral lift that you can only get from these parcels. The balancing act of marrying fruit, acid and minerality in champagne is no trifling task and Rodolphe Peters is someone that has seemingly mastered this. Careful work in the vineyard and cellar ensures the purest expression of Chardonnay and all of his wines go through malolactic fermentation due to their naturally high acidities.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2002

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Elegant , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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