Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Pierre Peters
Label Name:
 
Cuvee les Montjolys
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs (Champagne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 94 pts (31 Aug 2022); Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93 pts; Dosage reported 3. 5–4. Disgorged Feb 2022 (some releases). Drink window cited 2023–2045

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse; aromas of white flowers, brioche, green apple, lemon confit and hazelnut. Palate is textural and mineral with citrus, linden blossom and a long almond-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled or steamed white fish; sushi, sashimi, tempura, dim sum, steamed bao; roast chicken with cream sauce, soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert).

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise). 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from Les Montjolys parcels; parcels vinified separately, partial malolactic possible; aged on lees 6+ years; low dosage (~3.5–4.5 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Pierre Péters is a family estate based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger; six generations of growers, currently led by Rodolphe Péters, specialising in single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs bottlings.