2008 Pierre Peters, Les Chetillons Cuvee Speciale Blanc de Blancs 1×1.5L

Robert Parker 96

Disgorged very recently in November 2015 with a dosage of 4.7 grams, and available from June onwards, Pierre Peter’s great 2008 Les Chetillons Cuvee Speciale Blanc de Blancs Brut is the Champagne that no Champagne lover should miss. This has fresh and intense Chardonnay notes with almond flavors and the chalky powder of Le Mesnil; those flavors lead to a rich, pure, elegant, fresh and highly complex palate. Still very young and with lots of lemon flavors, the 2008 is still far away from being on its peak, but its purity and youthful energy is amazing. It costs significantly more than the 2009, but you should take this rather as a protective charge. If it cost just $80, you would probably drink it too early. So don’t waste money, but invest in a great, great terroir Champagne. This is the most remarkable Chetillon I have tasted so far. [Stephan Reinhardt, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035