Champagne Pierre Peters L'Esprit Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil-sur-Oger 2021

The Pierre Péters estate, situated in the heart of the "Côte des Blancs" in the village of Le Mesnil sur Oger, has been a family house for six generations and has produced Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagnes since 1919.  The family maintains 19 hectares of Chardonnay in Le Mesnil sur Oger, Oger, Avize, and Cramant.   Pierre took over for his father Camille in 1944 at the young aged of 24 after his sudden passing, and after his mother's passing in 1949, was solely leading the brand for the next 35 years until he passed it to his son François, who then passed it to his son Rodolphe.

The estate vineyard grows on the chalky hillsides in Côte des Blancs, facing eastward and protected from westerly winds that blow through the area.  Sustainable farming methods are used each vintage to protect the environment and biodiversity within the vineyards. This terroir creates perfect conditions for Chardonnay growing and being raised for "intensely mineral, racy, and finessed character."

For L'Esprit, the Pierre Peters team selects Chardonnay from multiple parcels, all chosen for their complexity and strong character.  The parcels include Le Mesnil Monts Martin, Oger Belles Voyes and Plantes d'Oger, Avize La Fosse, & Cramant CHemin de Chalons.  The dosage is ranges between 4.5-5.5 g/L and Rodolphe is a firm believer in generous dosage.  In his words, "Champagne needs sugar.  It is a great support for the wine being in harmony."