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).