Pierre Peters, L'Esprit Blanc de Blancs

Saffron nose, elegant. More finesse than Chetillons. Exquisite all the way through.

like an empty white cloud glowing in a clear sky

Tasted at home on NYE with TH Pan: Robust champagne with mild effervescence. Rich brioche and yellow fruit nose. This wine progressed nicely throughout the evening. More oxidative style than I was expecting. Beautiful!

2018 Burgundy sampling gathering (Undisclosed location in McLean, VA) : Expressive nose displaying ripe yellow fruit with a hint of white, granny smith, lemon curd, peach, marzipan, white flowers, honey, brioche, and limestone. Fully integrated plate, nicely layered slightly sour ripe yellow fruit, fine medium abundant mousse, bright acidity, strong mineral and a medium to long ripe white fruit driven finish with brioche and marzipan at the end. Mature and user friendly style reminds me Cedric Bouchard Champagnes. Very enjoyable …