In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white flowers, chalk, fresh almond
Palate: taut citrus, saline minerality, creamy texture, fresh finish
A Grand Cru Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs built on a perpetual reserve: lemon and white flowers over chalk and almond, taut and saline with a creamy texture and fresh finish.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
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Racy saline chalk meets the brine of oysters. -
Sole meuniere
Taut citrus and minerality frame white fish. -
Goat cheese
White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.
How to serve Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Sole meuniere, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pierre Peters' non-vintage Blanc de Blancs draws on Grand Cru Le Mesnil Chardonnay and a perpetual reserve dating back decades, refreshed each year.
- 1971 — Estate establishes its perpetual reserve for the non-vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Pierre Peters
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; perpetual reserve; Grand Cru Le Mesnil Chardonnay
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
- First vintage
- 1971
Scores
- Vinous 92
Frequently asked about Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs
What does Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, lemon, white flowers, chalk, fresh almond. On the palate, taut citrus, saline minerality, creamy texture, fresh finish. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A Grand Cru Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs built on a perpetual reserve: lemon and white flowers over chalk and almond, taut and saline with a creamy texture and fresh finish.
When should I drink Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs?
Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Goat cheese. Racy saline chalk meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.