Ratings
WA 94 · IWC 96 · Wine Searcher 94
Awards
Vintage Rosé Champagne Trophy
Identity
| Producer | Rare Champagne |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Prestige Cuvée |
| Color | Rosé |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Coppery rose gold |
| Aroma | Wild strawberry, black cherry, blackberry, blood orange, apricot, rose petals, cardamom, musk, candied orange, dark chocolate, violet, rose, guava, and toasted brioche. |
| Palate | Energetic and tense with a fantastic chalky texture, opening up with orchard fruits, honeycomb, strawberry tart, and crème pâtissière, framed by chiseled acidity and a vivacious, finely detailed mousse. |
| Finish | Powerful, swirling, vinous tension with notes of chocolate, pink peppercorns, and kirsch blooming on the palate, rounded off by a wonderfully long, positive bitterness. |
| Food Pairing | Spicy sauced shellfish, creamy risottos made with aged cheeses, truffle and parmesan risotto. |
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
HIGH
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOW
Interesting facts
| Rare Champagne was originally created as Piper-Heidsieck's prestige cuvée to commemorate the presentation of the first cuvée to Queen Marie Antoinette in 1785. It became an independent House in 2018. |
Logistics
| Cork | Natural Cork |