Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

For six generations, the Péters family has been shaping some of the Côte des Blancs’ most precise and elegant Champagnes. Based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, they farm prized parcels across the great Grand Cru villages, and L’Esprit is their benchmark cuvée — a Champagne that distills the spirit of the estate into one bottle.

The 2020 vintage draws fruit from several top sites in Mesnil, Oger, Avize, and Cramant. Fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve clarity, then matured extensively on its lees, the wine carries a dosage of around 4–5 g/L, striking a balance between tension and approachability.

In the glass, it shimmers pale gold with a fine, persistent mousse. Aromas of citrus zest, green apple, pear, and white flowers unfold into subtle notes of almond and fresh brioche. The palate is taut and mineral-driven, layered with chalk and stone fruit, finishing long, saline, and precise. A Champagne of finesse and quiet power, perfect as an aperitif or alongside oysters, shellfish, or roast poultry.