Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Jul 18
The 2002 Brut Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons, the original release and aged on crown seal, is tremendous. Wow. Ample, sweeping and dramatic, the 2002 is utterly captivating. Smoke, graphite, ash, apricot jam and pastry are some of the many nuances that come alive in the glass, with a top note of reduction that is very appealing. On this day, the regular release is just a touch ahead of the Oenothèque. It’s hard to say exactly why that is, but I suspect that the post-disgorgement time is optimal. This is the finest bottle of the 2002 I have ever tasted. Disgorged July 2010.
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2028
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 21 Dec 23
Drunk from magnum from the original disgorgement, Péters's 2002 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is showing beautifully, offering up aromas of crisp yellow orchard fruit, brioche, fresh hazelnuts and tangerine oil, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping palate that's exceptionally pure and charming, its vibrant core of fruit animated by a pillowy mousse.
Drinking Date: 2017 - 2037
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Champagne

Champagne, exclusively from France's Champagne region, is synonymous with luxury and celebration. Made primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating its signature bubbles. Flavours range from crisp green apple and citrus to rich, toasty notes of nuts and honey. Yeast contact in the bottle contributes to pastry and brioche notes, which are a key part of good quality Champagne. Top producers include Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Krug.