Category: | Sparkling Wines |
Sub-Category: | Champagne |
Producer: | Pierre Peters |
Label Name: | Les Chetillons Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Champagne — Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger (Côte des Blancs, Grand Cru) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 12% |
Grape(s): | 100% Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 2 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 8-10°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95; Wine Advocate 94+; Vivino avg ~4. 4/5. disgorged July 2024 (release 2024–2025); drinking window noted 2025–2035 by critics
Tasting Note
Pure Blanc de Blancs: lemon and green apple, white flowers, almond, chalk and bright sea‑salt minerality with fine mousse, vivid acidity and a long, saline, chalky finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, littleneck clams, scallops, smoked salmon, sushi, ceviche, tempura, fried chicken. Asian: sashimi, tempura prawns, steamed shellfish with ginger and scallion, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood salads. Also pairs with soft triple‑cream cheeses.
Production Method
Cold stainless‑steel fermentation with partial malolactic; extended 6–6.5 years sur lie, disgorged 2024 with ~4 g/L dosage and roughly one year bottle rest post‑disgorgement.
Vineyard Info
Family-owned Maison Péters from Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger; Les Chétillons is a single‑vineyard cuvée from three old parcels (estate holdings since 1930). Rodolphe Péters leads the sixth generation.