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

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.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I have a wooden Peugeot grinder which I used to season items to be cooked. Unfortunately it was placed onto a damp counter & the thin wood near the bottom surface started to deteriorate. Since I otherwise was happy with the performance of my first Peugeot mill, I was happy to see one made of metal. This new mill works as well as my original and is preferred for food prep.

Good quality good look adjustable pepper mill. The ability to easily select the coarseness of grind is key.

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.

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!

This is very good, very sturdy, handsome - does the job quite well. BUT they don't seem to have made much improvement in the product over the last 50 or 100 years - or so! The top screw still comes loose after x-number of turns of the mechanism. Though, truth to tell, the resulting ground pepper comes out just right - depending on the setting of the grind - which also seems to move after several grinds. So it's a good product but could still be improved! Also - filling it is a bit of a chore (you have to unscrew the top and remove it to get the pepper corns inside) - whereas I would have thought they might have made that easier, too, over the years. But no. Still - a good, sturdy product that makes great ground black pepper! And handsome - and hefty - nice for the dining table when guests are present.

This is a great pepper mill. I also love that it’s actually made in France. Great quality and very nicely made. Has an easy adjustment for the grind size. From fine to a course pepper grind, easy just twist the bottom and it changes the size. Super easy to use, just unscrew the metal knob on top and take the top off, fill with whole pepper corns and then secure the top and you are done. Adjust the ground size and you are all set to have the most wonderfully fresh ground pepper. It also reminds me of the first 12 speed bike in jr high, which was also made my Peugeot!

I have been using it every day for several months. Works like a charm.