2010 Pierre Peters Cuvee L'Espirit
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The 2010 L'Esprit Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésime is 100% stainless steel-fermented Chardonnay from the crus Le Mesnil, Oger, Avize and Cramant. Disgorged in November with a dosage of 4.7 grams, this intensely golden-yellow colored Esprit de 2010 is very complex on the nose; there are iodine flavors along with candied lemons, shortly stewed apples and a touch of nougat. Round and complex, but light and delicate on the palate, this is an extraordinary Champagne with a firm structure and a long, grippy, tension-filled finish. This is highly recommended.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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A bright, crystalline Champagne, the Brut L'Esprit de 2010 is built on a core of pure energy. This is an especially weightless, tense style for the Esprit. It will appeal most to readers who like focused, citrus-driven Blancs de Blancs. It will be interesting to see if the 2010 acquires a bit more weight in bottle. Regardless, this is a striking and delicious Champagne that captures the essence of the house style. Disgorged November, 2015. Dosage is 4.7 grams per liter.
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Few names in Champagne are held in higher esteem. Champagne Pierre Péters Brut Cuvée de Réserve Grand Cru has grown from strength to strength and is now one of the most sought-after non-vintage Champagnes.