Pierre Peters

History of Champagne Pierre Péters

Champagne Pierre Péters dates back to 1858, the year Gaspar Péters, a Luxembourger, married Mademoiselle Doué, a vineyard owner in Mesnil-sur-Oger. Together, they developed a first 2-hectare wine estate, which they cultivated with their son. However, it was not until 1919 that Camille Péters, Gaspar's grandson, decided to transform the production and sell the wine under the family name. Despite the economic crisis of 1929, he persevered in this path, thus building the house's reputation.

In 1944, Pierre Péters took over the reins of the estate following the death of his father Camille, and launched his first vintage under his own name. Under his leadership, the estate expanded and became a major player in the production of Grand Cru champagnes. François, Pierre's son, continued this tradition of excellence by introducing the perpetual reserve system and developing export. Rodolphe Péters, a trained oenologist, took over the management in 2008. Under his leadership, the estate has modernised while preserving the heritage of previous generations, now achieving global recognition.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Champagne Pierre Péters

Champagne Pierre Péters has more than 19 hectares of vineyards, all located on the prestigious terroirs of the Côte des Blancs. This region is renowned for its surfacing chalk, a unique soil that retains moisture and promotes excellent minerality in the grapes. The vines are planted in the Grand Cru villages of Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Avize and Cramant, where the slopes are oriented towards the east, thus protecting the vines from westerly winds and inclement weather.

The Péters family has been practising mass selection for several generations, allowing for genetic diversity of the vines, with an average age of the plants exceeding 30 years. This choice guarantees the production of grapes with unique characteristics and represents a key element in the identity of Pierre Péters champagnes. In addition, the estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE), testifying to its commitment to environmentally friendly cultivation.

Vinifications of Champagne Pierre Péters

Vinification at Pierre Péters is based on a concern for precision and respect for the terroir. The harvest is carried out by hand to ensure maximum integrity of the bunches. The slow and delicate pressing allows for the extraction of pure and refined juices, essential for the production of quality champagnes. Each plot is vinified separately, preserving the particularities of each terroir.

The musts are fermented in small stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures to preserve the varietal aromas of the chardonnay. The wines are then aged on fine lees and regularly tasted to monitor their evolution. Champagne Pierre Péters also uses a perpetual reserve, a method inspired by the solera system, to blend clear wines with a selection of vintages, thus bringing a unique complexity and depth.

The cuvées of Champagne Pierre Péters

Champagne Pierre Péters offers several iconic cuvées that reflect its expertise and the richness of its terroirs:

Réserve Blanc de Blancs

A blend of more than 20 different vintages, this cuvée is composed exclusively of chardonnays from the Côte des Blancs. Its dosage is between 6 and 7 g/L, offering a perfect balance between freshness and complexity.

La Grande Réserve

A blend of the best plots on the estate (Mesnil, Avize, Cramant, Oger), with around 20% from the perpetual reserve. Aged on lees for 36 months, this cuvée has a dosage of 5 g/L, combining finesse and intensity.

Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs

This champagne, produced exclusively in the best years, is made from the most prestigious crus of the Côte des Blancs, with a dosage of 2 g/L. Its elegant structure and liveliness make it an ideal cuvée for lovers of extra-brut champagnes.

Les Chétillons

This cuvée is the estate's flagship, made from old vines from the "Les Chétillons" lieu-dit in Mesnil-sur-Oger. The minerality and chalky power of the terroir are fully expressed in this vintage champagne, with a dosage between 3.5 and 4.5 g/L depending on the year.

Les Montjolys

From the Montjoly terroir in Mesnil-sur-Oger, this Grand Cru cuvée is made from seven plots of old vines, vinified separately. It is aged for a minimum of six years on lees, offering a rich palate and a saline finish. Dosage between 3.5 and 4.5 g/L depending on the vintages.

L'Étonnant Monsieur Victor - Collection MK

A unique and audacious project, this cuvée is a multi-vintage blend, made from the best juices of the perpetual reserve and the grapes from the Chétillons plots. Aged under a cork stopper for six years, each edition of this cuvée is personalised by Victor Péters, Rodolphe's son, with unique labels inspired by renowned artists. The dosage is between 3.5 and 4.5 g/L.

For lovers of Grand Cru champagnes from the Côte des Blancs, several other estates are also worth a visit. They offer a variety of styles and reflect the richness of this prestigious region: Jacques Selosse, Salon, Frédéric Savart, De Sousa, Benoit Marguet, Dhondt Grellet, Larmandier Bernier, Krug …

The Maison Pierre Péters is much more than a champagne producer: it is a living legend of the Côte des Blancs, where the art of blending and the respect for the terroir come together. From its iconic cuvées like Les Chétillons to the bold L'Étonnant Monsieur Victor collection, each champagne is a pure and elegant expression of chardonnay. Thanks to its environmentally friendly cultivation and ancestral know-how, Pierre Péters perpetuates a tradition of excellence that captivates enthusiasts around the world.