Peugeot - Paris Chef u'Select Manual Pepper Mill - Adjustable Grinder - Stainless Steel

WOW is this pepper mill great! I’ve owned several over the years made by other manufacturers, and was disappointed in them for one reason or another: Too bulky, too heavy to operate efficiently, difficult to clean, looked worn after a while, inconsistent grind, function deteriorated over time, etc. All problems which are non-existent with this gem! It actually has a variety of grind settings so you can achieve coarse to fine ground pepper - great for steaks to soups. I use a pepper mill several times per day, and a good one really is one of those things which makes for less frustration in life. This was well worth the investment, and I only wish I’d splurged sooner!

If you care about the flavor of black pepper, the ubiquitous dried berry table condiment and spice made from the drupes of the Piper Nigrum vine, or you just want an impressive decorative table ornament that works perfectly and enhances the joy of every meal, Peugeot will not disappoint.The quality of the grind is life changing for people who care about the taste of pepper. It's that important.By the way, this stainless unit was chosen as a workhorse kitchen tool, it looks stupendous on the table, and becomes a conversation piece as people first experience the flavor of superior pepper with a perfect grind.Whether you're buying the cheapest peppercorns you can find, or scrupulously selecting organic Malabar, if you appreciate the taste of black pepper, you will greatly appreciate the flavor released by the uniquely perfect grind of the Peugeot Paris.

Excellent pepper grinder. Pepper retains flavor. Recommend.

Update: To address the ongoing issue with the salt grinder, I purchased a second Peugeot salt mill from a different vendor. Unfortunately, this replacement grinder is also defective. Even when using premium salt, such as Peugeot's own brand, the salt mill fails to grind.Conclusion: Despite the aesthetic appeal and the high-quality performance of the pepper grinder, the persistent issues with the salt grinder and the frustrating replacement and warranty process make this product set ultimately unsatisfactory. It's important to note that these grinders are specifically designed for their respective spices and are not interchangeable. The salt grinder is not intended for pepper, and vice versa.Original review:Amazon replaced the original mill with a new one. The replacement does not grind properly. I called Peugeot for replacement under warranty. Their warranty policy is user-unfriendly, and time consuming. I decided to return both items (salt and pepper mill) through Amazon. Not worth the hassle.

This Peugeot peppermill in brushed stainless steel is gorgeous and outstanding quality. It was a tough choice as to whether to buy one in wood or brushed stainless, but I'm so happy with the brushed stainless as it looks great and matches everything. The bottom turns to select the coarseness of the grind, and it's easy to use and provides a nice range of choices from fine to coarsely ground. This peppermill is easy to fill and works perfectly. I'm pleased with the 8-3/4" height as it's a good height to use while cooking, and it isn't too tall to use at the table sitting down. For me, any taller would make grinding pepper onto my plate from a sitting position awkward. I bought this peppermill for myself, but it would be a perfect gift for a wedding or other occasion. The only issue for me was that a plastic insert (that I assume is in the box to hold the peppermill in place) arrived shattered, so I had to pick little plastic pieces out of the bottom and groove for the selector part of the peppermill. But the peppermill is so nice and solid it didn't get scratched, and it was just a minor inconvenience. I think this Peugeot peppermill is top notch and am really pleased with this purchase. Made in France.Update 10/30/2017: My peppermill still works great and doesn’t ever jam even if I select a coarse grind. The only slight oddity I’ve noticed is that the top screw part that I have to unscrew to fill it seems to loosen up on its own, so I find myself needing to tighten it periodically. It’s no big deal, and I’m still really happy with this peppermill.

The exterior is steel but I noticed some plastic parts. In my experience with multiple pepper mills I've seen that it is mostly the plastic parts that fail though I have had cheap grinders where grinder itself fails, that's not what happens on the more expensive ones. Note, these parts on this mill seem to be a bit on the weak looking side so I just hope that this mill lasts half as long as my old mill from a different maker, it lasted twenty plus years.