2018 Pierre Peters L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne, France Monterosso I visited Michael Schmelzer (last

I visited Michael Schmelzer (last international trip in the before-times) and he was excited about the site: higher in elevation then his immediate estate and with vines going back to the 1930s

The blend of grapes co-fermented outdoors

Dense and meaty while still retaining a sharp snap of acidity…it’s at once chewy and remarkably fresh

Sandy soils

began lining the streets of New Orleans

2018 Pierre Peters L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne, France Monterosso I visited Michael Schmelzer (lastcpage 100% Chardonnay assemblage 50% Best tank of Chtillons 2012 + 50% Oublie 2011 base village vyd Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru, Cramant Grand Cru, Avize Grand Cru and Oger Grand Cru malo Partial 85% levage stainless steel, oak cask and concrete on fine lees sur latte 72+ months Arrives late November 2025.