Awards/Ratings

Selected scores: Wine Advocate 96 (Karklins), Vinous 95 (A. Galloni), JamesSuckling 97, JebDunnuck ~96; disgorged 2023, dosage reported ~4–4

Tasting Note

Elegant Grand Cru blanc de blancs: white flowers, green apple, lemon confit, brioche and hazelnut with pronounced oyster‑shell/chalk minerality. Fine, persistent mousse, bright chalky acidity, creamy texture and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing

Western: oysters, scallops, lobster with beurre blanc, smoked salmon blinis, creamy pasta, fried chicken. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, dim sum (har gow), light stir‑fried seafood, cold seafood salads.

Production Method

Méthode traditionnelle: parcel-by-parcel fermentation (stainless steel), partial malolactic, aged ~6 years on lees, disgorged later; low dosage (~4–4.5 g/L).

Vineyard Info

Maison Pierre Péters—sixth‑generation grower in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger (~19–20 ha), specialising in Grand Cru Chardonnay; sustainably managed, run by Rodolphe Péters since the 2000s.