{"product_id":"2002-pierre-peters-cuvee-speciale-les-chetillons","title":"Pierre Peters Champagne \"Cuvee Speciale Les Chetillons\" Grand Cru 2002","description":"\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I cant recommend these two Champagnes from Pierre Peters highly enough. In particular, the vintage Blanc de Blancs, from the Chetillons vineyard in Mesnil, is one of the regions great wines, with a brilliant track record for aging as I discovered when I visited the property earlier this year.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfont size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont size=\"-1\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eThe 2002 Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvee Speciale Les Chetillons, \u003cb\u003efrom one of the top sites in Mesnil,\u003c\/b\u003e positively explodes on the palate. Layers of ripe fruit lead to smoke, minerals and ash in this \u003cb\u003eopulent, full-bodied Champagne.\u003c\/b\u003e The 2002 Chetillons is painfully young at this stage, but its class and sheer pedigree are impossible to miss. \u003cb\u003eThis is a fabulous, breathtaking Champagne from Pierre Peters.\u003c\/b\u003e The Chetillons is made from three parcels with vines ranging from 35 to 68 years of age. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 points.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eWine Spectator, December 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont size=\"-1\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eThis full-bodied bubbly shows some bass tones of toast and roasted nuts, but also stays defined and fresh. Peach, apple pie and spice notes hold the center, and the texture is supple. The expansive finish offers flavors of candied berry, toast and mineral. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 points.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eBrad Baker's Champagne Warrior, December 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont size=\"-1\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ePrimary and not really ready, but... \u003cb\u003eoh man, this is good, good stuff.\u003c\/b\u003e Tightly coiled, racy minerals cross with a twisted, demented apple and doughy, toasted almond citrus that will knock you out with one punch. \u003cb\u003eIf you can get your hands onthis, try one now just for the experience, but save some for later this will undoubtedly emerge as a classic Peters wine.\u003c\/b\u003eJust be sure to get your hands on a few bottles, or, better yet, magnums. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epotential 91-94 points.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037333868783,"sku":"2950","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/pierrepeters_chetillons2017-LBL.png?v=1772599708","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/2002-pierre-peters-cuvee-speciale-les-chetillons","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}