Champagne Pierre Peters Extra Brut Grand Cru

96 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(100% 2012; disgorged December 2016 and December 2018; a blend of four vineyards, one each in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Oger and Cramant; 2g/L dosage). Rodolphe Péters releases his generous vintages as Millésime L’Esprit, and his austere vintages as Extra Brut NV. Confusingly, in some stages of the release cycle, he releases exactly the same wine under both labels, as he has done here. Buy the Extra Brut because it’s generally 40% cheaper! For my tasting note, see Pierre Péters Cuvée Millésime L’Esprit Blanc de Blancs 2012 overleaf. (2020-2021)"

93 points Tom Hewson (TimAtkin.com): "Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs Grands Crus, 75% of which is the 'L'Esprit' blend of 2018 with the remainder formed of perpetual reserve of the Brut Réserve. This is quite superb, the reserves amplifying the ripe 2018 character, all generous pineapple and orange stone fruits, with layers of salty pastry, blossom and white butter. A stony, drying presence on the back end makes this fine extra-brut feel truly grounded in the central Côte des Blancs. (Dec 2022)"

This Champagne is 100% Chardonnay coming exclusively from vineyards classified as Grand Cru in Côte des Blancs. This Cuvée Extra Brut comes from a single vintage and is a Millésime under cover. It is dry and rich in structure in your mouth, with a final citrus touch.