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Pierre Peters – a new favorite

I may have mentioned Pierre Peters a few times before. So it’s not really new. But my consumption of Pierre Peters champagne has skyrocketed the past few months. Alessio at Vinoteca Centro Storico introduced me to it a few years ago, and it has quickly become the family’s “house champagne.”

I find his 100% chardonnay Cuvée de Reserve Grand Cru, Brut, so approachable. He makes it just the way I like it: almost more like a white wine. The bubbles are elegant and smooth; not protruding like bubbles in some of the other champagnes. And i find it perfectly balances: dry but not too dry, hint of citrus without being too sour, fruity but not overwhelmingly so.

A Family Business

The Peters estate has been in the family for 6 generations, going all the way back to 1919. And I recently learned they have about 19 hectares of chardonnay – and only chardonnay. A so called Blanc de Blanc estate. in 1944, Pierre took over the winery after his mother died, and the first label with the name Pierre Peters came to life.

Today, Rodolphe Peters is in charge. You’ll find 6 different wines from Pierre Peters today:
Cuvée de Réserve Blancs de Blancs
Cuvée Spéciale LES CHETILLONS Champagne Blancs de Blancs – Grand Cru
Cuvée EXTRA BRUT Champagne Blancs de Blancs – Grand Cru
Cuvée Millésimée L’ESPRIT Champagne Blancs de Blancs – Grand Cru
Cuvée La Perle Champagne Blancs de Blancs
Cuvée “Rosé for Albane” Champagne Rosé

Where to find Pierre Peters

If you’re located in Norway, Vinmonopolet, you’ll find that the Cuvée de Reserve Grand Cru is quite available. Many local stores have it in stock, and you can order it!
It looks like most of the others have been available at some point, but is now sold out. So keep an eye out!

Some of My Favorite Champagne

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It is true I mostly stick to Barolo, but sometimes life calls for champagne. So for those occasions I have a few champagnes that are my go-to. Keep in mind I rarely drink champagne, so when I finally have some bubbles, they are pretty good ones.

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Ciccio in Serralunga introduced me to Pierre Peters champagne. When I come to think of it, Ciccio has been a key player in my champagne education. The best champagne list outside of France is at Centro Storico. Of course it is not actually a list, but he has one of the best collections of champagne. He often has them by the glass, a perfect way to start a lunch and try something new.

Below you see a picture of me and Charles Philipponnat. I attended a winemakers dinner in Barolo, where he presented his wines. I think my favorite champagne is his blanc de blanc.

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Which restaurant has the best Champagne list outside of France?

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Champagne heaven – Can you guess where it is?

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A champagne lineup like this can only mean one thing: Ciccio is involved.

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Ever been to Vinoteca Centro Storico before? If not, you should go! Ciccio, the boss, along with his wife and mother in law, runs the place where you can get the best champagne outside of France. I guess you could say that it’s his passion – besides food of course. The list of bottle he has is non existent (because it’s all in his head) but I can guarantee he will find something that suits your mood. Philipponnat, Pierre Peters, Pol Roger – you name it.

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Centro Storico is a legendary place, and all the locals seem to think so as well, because you are very likely to run into them there (especially late at night). If you follow Ciccio on Instagram you will see incredible lineups and crazy pictures. Basically, you are bound to have a good time if you go! And try the ham as well; he hand carves it right in front of you!