Ratings
IWC Points 96
Awards
Trophies Non-Vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne Trophy
Identity
| Producer | Piper-Heidsieck |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Champagne |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Extra Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Luminous pale gold with green highlights |
| Aroma | Bouquet evokes springtime renewal with delicate aromas of bergamot, grapefruit, acacia flowers, white flowers, lemon, lime, toasted bread, and subtle minerality. |
| Palate | Focused on finesse and freshness with a refined chalky texture, vibrant citrus notes, softened by acacia honey, smooth and creamy mouthfeel. |
| Finish | Persistent, pure, saline finish with notes of smoked almond and white chocolate, smooth and lingering. |
| Food Pairing | Ideal with fish or shellfish such as langoustine tartar, spicy chestnut soup, pumpkin casserole, pasta with sausage dumplings, fresh oysters, royal sea bream tartar with coconut, lime and fresh herbs. |
| Aging Potential | Up to 15 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | Aging follows Méthode Traditionelle with several months of bottle aging on lees. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation of base wines followed by malolactic fermentation; Méthode Traditionelle bottle fermentation. |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested at full maturity, quickly taken to the press house, selected and gently pressed. |
Interesting facts
| Essentiel Blanc de Blancs is a tribute to Chardonnay, sourced from the finest terroirs in Champagne, crafted by Piper-Heidsieck with a significant proportion of reserve wines for harmony and purity. |
Logistics
| Cork | Natural Cork |