Pierre Peters - L'Esprit Blanc de Blancs 2018
Price: $119.96
Sale Price: $99.00
| Producer | Pierre Peters |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Champagne Blend |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 601941 |
| Size | 750ml |
For L'Esprit, the grapes are grown in what are likely four of the finest Grand Cru Chardonnay villages: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Avize, and Cramant. It is only made in years when the quality justifies its bottling.
After fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for more than four years, which lends it a rich and complex flavor profile. As Rodolphe says, "We want to build the structure of our wines around both acidity and minerality, not acidity alone."
Expect aromas of citrus, green apple, and brioche. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing, with notes of lemon and pear. The finish is long and elegant, with a subtle hint of minerality.
Vinous Media: 91 Points
The L'Esprit de 2018 is a very pretty wine that shows the natural complexity of a Champagne that has spent a few years in bottle. Floral and light on its feet, the 2018 also reflects a vintage with higher yields in its mid-weight structure. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint, sage and almond are all nicely layered. The 2018 is not terribly complex or deep, but it is immensely charming. Disgorged: November 2022
