{"product_id":"pierrepetersmontjolys12-w","title":"Pierre Peters \"Les Montjolys\" Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2017 (Champagne, France) - [JS 96] [WA 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTerroir of \"Les Montjolys\" is situated in the Grand Cru village of Les Mesnil sur Oger and enjoys higher percentage of clay and deeper soil than most of others sites of the village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeven parcels from this terroir, yield the grapes used to make this extremely rare and already sought-after cuvee. They are vinified separately and undergo different vinifications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePartial Malo, the cuvee always results from a blend of a very sharp selection of less than 10% the juices of the seven parcels.\u003cbr\u003eEach vintage age at least 6 years on the lees before disgorgement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese vines, impacted by the quality of the terroir and our mass selection practices, provide the definitive statement of the particular style of this clayey terroir. A wine which achieve an ideal combination of an aerial nose and a mix of full mouth, resonance and mineral vivacity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe robe is clear yellow with hints of green which are typical of the Chardonnay varietal. The mousse is fine and regular with a pretty ribbon of strong bubbles \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAerial, mixing finesse and complexity, the nose opens up on a bunch of white flowers and freshly baked bread, evolves to citrus. Once aerated, the first notes of biscuit and hazelnut, to make way to a vivid chalky minerality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe attack is very pure and intense. Aromatics of green apple leave quickly space to a lemon confit center, linden blossom et sweet spices. The tight finale but with an extreme length shows almond and chalk and has probably less youthful austerity than his sibling Les \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChétillons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis has lovely peach, sliced almond, hazelnut and pear aromas. Some orange curd and saffron, too. It’s fruity and fragrant but fresh on the palate, with a delicious hint of oranges and underlying chalky minerality. Persistent finish. Disgorged July 2024. Drink now or hold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Spéciale Les Montjolys, from a vineyard in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, where higher percentages of clay and an deeper topsoil render rounder wines, was disgorged in July 2024 with a dosage of four grams per liter. A year that was undeniably more favorable to Chardonnay than to red grapes, 2017 is defined by lower-than-average yields and delivered a concentration that Rodolphe Péters compares to 2019. Soaring from the glass with a bouquet of tangerine zest, red apple, spices and bread dough, it’s full-bodied and textural, capturing power without weight. Les Montjolys shares a similar signature with Les Chétillons; but they are certainly no twin brothers, as Les Montjolys is a slightly richer, more demonstrative and less electric wine. It’s a charming rendition that will offer a broad drinking window. It’s worth keeping Les Montjolys more easily accessible, as these bottles can be enjoyed in their full expression earlier than Les Chétillons of the same vintage. Drink 2024-2040.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37427863519391,"sku":"FRKPP9812 (6PK)","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/fb8cdf3-0-0.png?v=1781801020","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/pierrepetersmontjolys12-w","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}