2014 Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru l'Esprit
Community Tasting Note
peternelson wrote:
93 Points
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 - Chalk, yeasty autolysis, very cool saline aspect with a hint of anise in the nose which is really intriguing; powerful, quite expressive without giving itself away. Long long finish. The real deal here, and a bit less than the Chetillons. With Rodolphe Peters at the estate.
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Comment posted by 2020:
9/16/2020 9:21:00 AM - I appreciate your note. I found two of these at a retailer this weekend and snatched them up. That was the last they had until next vintage arrives this fall they said.
So, if 2014 turned out to be quite the year for white Burgundy, so how do you think it will play out for the 2014 Champagne BdB’s? Thx.
Comment posted by peternelson:
9/18/2020 11:45:00 PM - I'm not sure. I haven't had many 2014's, but I was in Champagne that summer and remember it raining quite a bit. BdB's are supposed to be better in the Cotes des Blancs, Pinots not so much. And if the Esprit is any indication, coupled with the fantastic white Burgs that year, should be pretty good.
Comment posted by 2020:
9/19/2020 9:45:00 PM - Good to know. Thanks for the reply.
It sounds like you might have experience with the Chetillions? About what % step up is it versus the Esprit? Would you say something like 20% better? The shop did have some 2012 of those in stock.
Comment posted by peternelson:
9/21/2020 11:30:00 AM - I absolutely love Chetillons, one of my favorite champagnes, and the '12 is stellar. If you can afford it, buy it. That won't be around very long. Very good investment in my opinion--you'll can have that for at least a decade or two in your cellar.
Comment posted by 2020:
12/14/2020 9:10:00 PM - When you step up to the Chetillions, does it go towards austere or is the fruit riper because it's a better vineyard? Thx.
Comment posted by peternelson:
12/15/2020 1:08:00 PM - I would say the Esprit possibly is more approachable now than the Chetillons. The Chetillons is more intense, but also a bit more closed down. Not more austere, but more compact, with buried fruit and great terroir transparency (i.e. minerality). Hope this helps. I hope one day and can try these two together again.