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Bought directly from Pierre Peters UK agent Liberty Wines, the bottles are stored in bond at London City Bond Eton Park, in ideal conditions at a constant 13°C. For same-day deliveries, small quantities are kept in our office cellar, where the temperature is maintained between 11–13°C. We source all our bottles directly from the Maison or their official UK office, eliminating the risk of poor storage. This is crucial, as champagne quality is highly sensitive to heat: temperatures above 18°C accelerate maturity significantly, which compromises quality.
Pierre Péters, one of Champagne’s most renowned growers, produces mostly Blanc de Blancs champagnes, which are rated as some of the finest produced in the region. The Domaine is based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger consisting of 82 plots over nearly 20 hectares of sustainably-managed vineyards, sixteen of which lie within the Côte des Blancs, primarily in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, as well as the other prized villages of Avize, Cramant, Oger and Vertus. Sixth-generation owner, Rodolphe Péters took over the running of the family estate from his father, François in 2008, having been involved in the assemblage since 2000. He initiated the house’s ‘perpetual reserve’ of reserve wines in the late 1990s. A graduate in oenology and business, Rodolphe believes that “a good winemaker must listen to his raw materials,” practising minimal intervention both the winery and the vineyards.
The cuvée “L’Etonnant Monsieur Victor” (“The Astonishing Mister Victor”) refers to Rodolphe and Fabienne Péters’ son Victor, who from a very young age, has been passionate about art and painting. An enthusiastic artist, he created a series of works that interpret a well-known painting in the manner of a different artist. These images became the label artwork of L’Etonnant Monsieur Victor and for the first 6 vintages, the MK Edition, he mimics the style of Japanese neo-pop artist Takashi Murakami.
1. Pierre Peters L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK09 Blanc de Blancs
2. Pierre Peters L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK10 Blanc de Blancs
3. Pierre Peters L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK11 Blanc de Blancs
4. Pierre Peters L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK12 Blanc de Blancs
5. Pierre Peters L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK13 Blanc de Blancs
6. Pierre Peters L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK14 Blanc de Blancs
Plus 6 limited edition lithography of the labels designed by Rodolphe Peters’ son (2nd Picture)
Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger in the heart of the Côte des Blancs
Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Winemaker: Rodolphe Péters
Base Vintage: 2014
Dosage: 4 g/l
Disgorged: January 11, 2021
Reserve wines: (50%) from Rodolphe’s ‘perpetual reserve’ which is based on the 1988, 1990, 1993 and 1996 harvests.
Production: 100 Complete Sets
This wooden case is one of one hundred sets to include the complete collection of six Cuvées of "L’Etonnant Monsieur Victor - Edition MK" (MK.09, MK.10, MK.11, MK.12, MK.13, MK.14) with original, numbered lithographs of each of the artworks that appears on the label. These rare bottles differ from versions already on the market as they were kept “agrafe”, on their natural cork since bottling, and were disgorged together on January 11, 2021. This prolonged lees aging significantly changes the character of the wines. Each label for the EMV collection is stamped to differentiate the library collection wines from the original releases.
The Pierre Péters estate, situated in the heart of the "Côte des Blancs" in the village of Le Mesnil sur Oger, has been a family house for six generations and has produced Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagnes since 1919.
Champagne grower-producer, the wines come exclusively from their own vineyards. Their house currently operates just over 19 hectares of Chardonnay, mainly located in the communes of Le Mesnil sur Oger, Oger, Avize and Cramant.
The family has developed from generation to generation, its own selection of grapes (mass selection). They have been able to maintain and age vineyards which are now 30-years old on average. Each year in respect of the environment, they adapt their cultivation methods to obtain healthy grapes so that their Champagne expresses more precisely the richness, subtlety and the elegance of the great "terroirs" of the Côte des Blancs.
1858: Gaspar Péters, native of Luxembourg, married a Miss Doué, owner of vineyards in Le Mesnil and started operation with about 2 hectares. Like their son, Louis Joseph Péters, in addition to their breeders and merchants status, they sold their whole harvest to trading businesses.
1919: Camille Péters, son of Louis Joseph was one of the first growers of the Champagne region to decide to harvest, handle and sell bottles under his name.
1929: Despite the global crisis, Camille Péters decided to develop marketing and started to sell his production under the brand name "Camille Péters".
1930: Camille Péters acquired 2.5 hectares at a place called : "Les Chétillons".
1932: Pierre Péters, eldest son of Camille, age 12, started to attend his first exhibitions alone and to develop sales.
1944: Camille Péters died suddenly and Pierre took over operations.
1946: Release of the first vintage under the brand Pierre Péters (1944). After his mother died in 1949, Pierre supported the education of his younger sisters. For 35 years, he devoted his life to develop the brand and its vineyards in the "Côte des Blancs".
1967: Following extensive health problems, Pierre transferred the family estate to François, his second son, who ensured the development and sustainability until 2008. During these 40 years, he increased the surface area to reach 17.5 hectares and he dramatically improved sales growth in France and abroad.
2007:Rodolphe Péters, oenologist-winemaker, joined the family house after 12 years of experience in companies close to the world of wine and Champagne. He took control of the family estate in 2008 and started to focus on the winemaking tool in an even more qualitative way. He has also paid particular attention to the development of the reputation and image of the family brand in France and abroad, which now represents over 80 % of the volume of bottles shipped.
2009: Release of the vintage "Rosé for Albane". A small revolution for our family domaine which has always produced Blancs de Blancs Champagnes!
2016: Release of the vintage series "L’Etonnant Monsieur Victor". An assembly crafted with the finest of our winery… A new family story to be told.
2019: Moving to our new premises and celebration of the Domaine's centenary, on the occasion of which we are releasing an anniversary cuvée called HERITAGE: a condensed version of 19 vintages produced by 4 generations. Launch of a new plot from the place called Montjoly in Mesnil sur Oger.
Expert Reviews
95/100
Antonio Galloni
“MK14 - A Champagne of gravitas and power, the 2014 L'Étonnant Monsieur Victor is endowed with notable resonance. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers, spice, licorice and graphite are amplified in a rich, vinous Champagne that is loaded with personality. Even with all of its intensity, the 2014 is very young and in need of time to soften. Dosage is 3.5-4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: November, 2020. ”
95/100
Antonio Galloni
“MK13 - The NV Brut L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor (2013 base) is a blend of equal parts 2013 Chétillons and 2012 Réserve Oubliée, aged on cork. That blend yields a rich, textured Champagne loaded with aromatic and flavor complexity. Lemon confit, chamomile, dried flowers and spice are some of the many nuances that infuse this release with so much character. The 2013 Monsieur Victor is a bit more forward than the 2013 Chétillons and Montjolys, which makes sense because of the reserve portion. I would prefer to drink it over the next decade or so, preferably at the dinner table, as it is a Champagne of tremendous substance and depth. Dosage is 3.5-4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: December, 2019.”
95/100
Antonio Galloni
“MK12 - The NV L’Etonnant Monsieur Victor (2012 base) is another stunning wine in this lineup from Rodolphe Péters. For this cuvée, Péters blends his best tank of 2012 Chétillons with the 2011 Réserve Oubliée and ages the wine on cork. Dense, powerful and bursting at the seams with energy, the 2012 Etonnant Monsieur Victor makes a strong opening statement. Apricot, wild flowers, chamomile, hazelnut and orange peel build on a beautifully resonant, expressive Champagne that hits all the right notes. The 2012 is virile and imposing, not to mention loaded with character. Disgorged: December, 2018.”
93/100
Antonio Galloni
“MK11 - The NV Etonnant Monsieur Victor, a blend of equal parts the best tank of 2011 Les Chétillons and the base of 2010 Reserve Oubliée aged on cork, is another impressive wine from Rodolphe Péters. Mineral and bright citrus notes abound in a Champagne that exudes class and distinction from the very first taste. It seems pretty obvious that the blend of components helped Péters get the most out of 2011. The Etonnant Monsieur Victor is gorgeous in every way. Disgorged: April 2018.”
94/100
Antonio Galloni
“MK10 - The NV (2010) L’Etonnant Monsieur Victor is terrific. Here the addition of reserve wines add mid-palate depth and pliancy that the Chétillons doesn’t have. Citrus, orchard fruit, almond, mint and white flowers are beautifully delineated. Focused and precise, yet with lovely mid-palate creaminess, the 2010 is a winner. The Etonnant Monsieur Victor is the best tank of Chétillons plus reserve wines from the Reserve Oubliée, aged on the cork.”
95/100
Antonio Galloni
“MK09 - The 2009 L’Etonnant Monsieur Victor, a new wine from Rodolphe Péters is a blend of the best tank of 2009 Chétillons and a tank of Réserve Oubliée. This is the best bottle of the 2009 I have tasted yet. Rich, ample and radiant, in the best style of the year, the Etonnant Monsieur Victor is superb today. Lemon confit, peach, spice, white flowers and brioche shape the generous, inviting finish. I confess at the outset I did not really see the rationale of sacrificing the best tank of Chétillons for the Monsieur Victor, but this bottle may have changed my mind. This is a superb showing.”
95/100
William Kelley
“MK13 - Scents of citrus oil, mint, peach, toasted walnuts, orange oil and freshly baked sourdough introduce Péters's NV L’Étonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK 13, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping wine that's tangy and incisive thanks to its 2013 base vintage, but where that year's youthful austerity is masterfully complemented by reserve wines to bring this cuvée more immediate plenitude. This has turned out very nicely indeed.”
96/100
William Kelley
“MK12 - "Why has the non-vintage concept largely been reserved to entry-level wines?" pondered Péters, and he decided to produce a new cuvée to change that. Based on the 2012 Les Chétillons and supplemented by wine from the family's long-established perpetual reserve, the NV L’Étonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK 12 is the latest rendition, and it's showing very well, opening in the glass with aromas of lemon oil, warm bread, white flowers, crushed chalk, oyster shells and wheat toast. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with superb concentration, racy acids and a precise, intensely saline finish.”
93/100
William Kelley
“MK11 - The NV L’Étonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK 11 opens in the glass with a complex bouquet of lemon oil, dried white flowers, chalky soil tones and an elegant top note of fino sherry. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, deep and fine-boned, with racy acids, an open and expressive but discreet core and a long, distinctly saline finish.”
94/100
William Kelley
“MK09 - The NV L'Étonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK09 is the first release of a newly created top Chardonnay cuvée that blends the best tanks of Les Chétillons with the best vats of the family's perpetual reserve (solera). Based on 2009 and disgorged in December 2015, this Blanc des Blancs offers an intense and ripe nose that indicates a lovely maturity of ripe and baked apples with a touch of cinnamon. Full-bodied, round, intense and fresh on the palate, this is a very pure, lean and mineral, but also fruity Champagne with a very long and complex finish. A simply great new Champagne whose artistic label is very cool.”
