Pierre Péters, one of Champagne’s most renowned growers, produces mostly Blanc de Blancs champagnes, which are rated as some of the finest produced in the region. The Domaine is based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger consisting of 82 plots over nearly 20 hectares of sustainably-managed vineyards, sixteen of which lie within the Côte des Blancs, primarily in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, as well as the other prized villages of Avize, Cramant, Oger and Vertus. Sixth-generation owner, Rodolphe Péters took over the running of the family estate from his father, François in 2008, having been involved in the assemblage since 2000. He initiated the house’s ‘perpetual reserve’ of reserve wines in the late 1990s. A graduate in oenology and business, Rodolphe believes that “a good winemaker must listen to his raw materials,” practising minimal intervention both the winery and the vineyards.
Les Chetillons is a small area that lies on an east-northeast facing hillside in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Each of the three parcels from ‘Les Chetillons’ was vinified separately. The wines were fermented in stainless steel and remained in tank on their lees (with regular tastings) until the assemblage. The bottles of ‘Les Chetillons’ are turned by hand using the traditional riddling method.
Weather: The 2016 vintage was not without its challenges. There was frost in late spring and very low temperatures in the vineyards, followed by a wet May, June and July, which increased the threat of disease. Thankfully August was warm and dry, which saved the crop, and harvest began on schedule in September. Fruit-forward, lush wines with vibrant acidity.
Pierre Péters, one of Champagne's most renowned growers, produces mostly Blanc de Blancs champagnes, which are rated as some of the finest produced in the region. The Domaine is based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger consisting of 82 plots over nearly 20 hectares of sustainably-managed vineyards, sixteen of which lie within the Côte des Blancs, primarily in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, as well as the other prized villages of Avize, Cramant, Oger and Vertus. Sixth-generation owner, Rodolphe Péters took over the running of the family estate from his father, François in 2008, having been involved in the assemblage since 2000. He initiated the house's 'perpetual reserve' of reserve wines in the late 1990s. A graduate in oenology and business, Rodolphe believes that "a good winemaker must listen to his raw materials," practicing minimal intervention both in the winery and the vineyards.
Les Chetillons is a small area that lies on an east-northeast facing hillside in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Each of the three parcels from 'Les Chetillons' was vinified separately. The wines were fermented in stainless steel and remained in tanks on their lees (with regular tastings) until the assemblage. The bottles of 'Les Chetillons' are turned by hand using the traditional riddling method.
Weather: The 2016 vintage was not without its challenges. There was frost in late spring and very low temperatures in the vineyards, followed by a wet May, June and July, which increased the threat of disease. Thankfully August was warm and dry, which saved the crop, and harvest began on schedule in September. Fruit-forward, lush wines with vibrant acidity.
Pierre Péters, uno dei viticoltori più rinomati della Champagne, produce principalmente champagne Blanc de Blancs, considerati tra i migliori prodotti della regione. Il Domaine ha sede a Le Mesnil-sur-Oger ed è costituito da 82 appezzamenti distribuiti su circa 20 ettari di vigneti gestiti in modo sostenibile, sedici dei quali si trovano nella Côte des Blancs, principalmente a Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, nonché negli altri rinomati villaggi di Avize, Cramant, Oger e Vertus. Proprietario di sesta generazione, Rodolphe Péters ha preso in carico la gestione della tenuta di famiglia dal padre François nel 2008, dopo essere stato coinvolto nell'assemblaggio sin dal 2000. Ha avviato la "riserva perpetua" dei vini di riserva della casa alla fine degli anni '90. Laureato in enologia e commercio, Rodolphe ritiene che "un buon enologo debba ascoltare la materia prima", praticando il minimo intervento sia in cantina che nei vigneti.
Les Chetillons è una piccola area situata su un pendio esposto a est-nord-est a Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Ciascuna delle tre parcelle di 'Les Chetillons' è stata vinificata separatamente. I vini sono stati fermentati in acciaio inossidabile e sono rimasti in vasche sui loro lieviti (con degustazioni regolari) fino al momento dell'assemblaggio. Le bottiglie di 'Les Chetillons' vengono girate a mano utilizzando il metodo tradizionale del remuage.
Meteo: l'annata 2016 non è stata priva di sfide. Nella tarda primavera si sono verificate gelate e temperature molto basse nei vigneti, seguite da maggio, giugno e luglio piovosi, che hanno aumentato il rischio di malattie. Fortunatamente agosto è stato caldo e secco, il che ha salvato il raccolto, che è iniziato come previsto a settembre. Vini fruttati e corposi, con un'acidità vivace.
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