Ratings
Wine Spectator 93 points · John Gilman 91 points · Wine Advocate 90 points · Jeb Dunnuck 91 points · Tim Atkin 90 points
Awards
Gold medal Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2020 for Cuvée Brut; multiple awards for Piper-Heidsieck range
Identity
| Producer | Piper-Heidsieck |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Color | Rosé |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Rosé with an intense, deep pink to scarlet hue |
| Aroma | Aromatic explosion of blood orange, wild strawberries, black cherries, blackberry jam, roses, fresh almond, citrus, mandarin, blood orange, cinnamon, liquorice, tea leaves, exotic saffron, smoked spice, brioche, pastry, Marcona almond, dried earth, aromatic spices |
| Palate | Soft, fresh, and perfectly balanced; lively, generous and intense; medium-full bodied with ripe red and dark berries, bright citrus peel, firm yet polished Pinot structure; rounded with refined mousse enhancing creamy texture; fresh apricot and juicy tangerine fruit on the finish |
| Finish | Long, elegant, harmonious, with a tight, slightly bitter finish; vibrant, finely detailed mousse; lingering salted yellow-plum notes; clean palate with a racy finish |
| Food Pairing | Pairs beautifully with grilled salmon, seared sirloin, roasted eggplant, barbecue beef brochettes, lobster roll with fresh herbs, spinach and ricotta ravioli with smoked sauce, salmon and unagi sushi |
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
HIGH
Acidity (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOW
Interesting facts
| Founded in 1785; Piper-Heidsieck was the favorite champagne of Marie Antoinette; official champagne of Cannes Film Festival and Oscars; first Champagne House to achieve B-Corp Certification in 2022; sustainable viticulture practices |
Logistics
| Weight | Approximately 1.5 kg gross weight |
| Cork | Natural Cork |