2000 Pierre Peters Les Chetillons Oenotheque
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The 2000 Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Chétillons Oenothèque was disgorged in December 2013, making it one of two outliers in this tasting largely composed of original disgorgements. Revealing a complex bouquet of tangerine, honeycomb, confit lemon, almond paste, green apple and pralines, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, underpinned by the chalky spine that seems to reliably define Les Chétillons and concluding with a long and saline finish. This is a fully mature vintage that would be a great choice to open today.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2000 Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons Oenothèque, a late release from the winery, is all class, subtlety and nuance. Two extra years on the cork have added a striking array of apricot, brioche, hazelnut and baked apple notes to complement the typical floral citrus-inflected flavors that are such Chétillons signatures. Utterly pristine, vivid and captivating, the 2000 Oenothèque is a total knock-out. Disgorged December, 2013. Dosage is 5.3 grams per liter.
The 2000 Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvée Speciale Les Chetillons Oenothèque is a second release from bottles aged on cork rather than crown seal. Candied lemon peel, almonds, white flowers and truffles all lift from the glass in a weightless, airy Champagne endowed with tremendous balance and pure class. The perfumed, expressive finish is a thing of beauty. What a gorgeous wine this is. Disgorged December 2, 2013.
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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.