Peugeot PM23317 Paris U'Select 9-Inch Pepper Mill, Natural

 (62 customer reviews)

We were frustrated at buying pepper mills that only lasted from a few months to a year before they couldn't grind pepper anymore. We decided to spend a bit more and get one that was built well and expected to last. This looked like the one to get. Having used it for a few weeks I can say it's even better quality than I expected. I know this one will last a very long time.

We're still using the pepper that ships with it and I can tell the mechanism is built to a very high standard. The six different grind settings are a pleasure to have, there are appropriate uses for all of them.

I've always liked pepper on my food, now I like it more than ever.

Edited, April 8 2010: I've taken three stars off the rating. After the pepper that shipped with the mill was used up the mill stopped working. We refilled it with pepper from Penzey's, a medium sized peppercorn, the one we have always used. I was careful to not fill it too high, after reading reviews here that...Read more

I have used Peugeot salt and pepper mills for a long time now. I decided to replace my pepper because it was one of the lacquered ones and, unfortunately, the lacquer chips easily. This chocolate-colored one seemed like the perfect choice because it is stained and not lacquered, but still has the dark color I wanted (my salt mill is the natural wood, also beautiful!).

My old ones were before the U-Select varieties and, while they were great, the new feature is REALLY wonderful! The first thing I did, upon receiving my new pepper mill, was to test all the grind settings and they did exactly as they were supposed to. Now I want a new salt with the new grind adjustment feature too!

These prices are great for Peugeot mills. They are high quality and so attractive. The 7" is my favorite because it fits easily into my cabinet shelves and is a great size for a family of two. They would make incredible gifts and you can get a set of one of each for a good price...Read more

I bought this through Amazon about six months ago, loaded it with Tellicherry peppers, and have been happy ever since. It's the best pepper mill I've owned (of five!). The ability to select between a fine and course grind (with four in between) is a very nice feature that works well. The wood is beautiful and the quality first-rate.

I have since purchased the matching natural color salt mill and slightly regret that I didn't buy the pepper mill in a darker color (black or chocolate) because it would have made more sense to have a dark mill for pepper and a light mill for salt. As it is I have to peek at the top to see whether there is an S or a P. (I cook frequently for large groups and have to move quickly).

But that isn't Peugeot's fault. I figured it out after nearly mistaking one for the other a couple of times.

This is an excellent product from reputable manufacturer at a good price.