Pierre Peters, L'Esprit Blanc de Blancs other_regions_italy This is a big Charmes

This is a big Charmes and will need ample patience if you wish to see it at its apogee

smoke and underbrush adding interest to the briar and red berry fruit aromas that lead to serious

The 2013 vintage is characterized by a slightly more streamlined mouthfeel (which isn't saying much given the baseline enormity of these wines) with carefully etched aromas of black cherry

The relatively refined middle weight flavors possess good verve though somewhat curiously

Pierre Peters, L'Esprit Blanc de Blancs other_regions_italy This is a big CharmesThe 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs L'Esprit is a terrific example of a year in which both ripeness and acidities were elevated. Rich and sumptuous on the palate, with striking layers of nuance throughout, the 2013 has so much to offer. The combination of textural breadth and tension is utterly compelling. And that, in essence, is what makes 2013 such a fascinating vintage. Another few years in bottle will help soften some of the edges. Dosage is 4. 5 grams