Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut is the most emblematic cuvée of the French house. Grapes sourced from more than 100 different crus, carefully selected, are the exquisite origin of this expressive champagne that reflects its terroir. With a very balanced palate, it is a fresh sparkling wine that unfolds notes of white fruit and citrus, along with hints of dried fruits.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
20% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier
Type of bottle
Champenoise Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
12
Tasting notes
Light golden color with bright highlights.
On the nose, it stands out for its notes of almonds and fresh hazelnuts. It is lively, delicate, and light, with a citrus and fruity background of pear and apple.
On the palate, hints of grapefruit and juicy white fruits appear. Very well balanced.
The winery
Winery
It all begins when a young German discovers the Champagne region and its wines in the year 1777. This young man, named Florens-Louis Heidsieck, would later, in 1785, found the winery Piper-Heidsieck.
From the very beginning, the founder demonstrated the ambition of his project and sought to create a cuvée that could dazzle an entire queen, Marie Antoinette. Heidsieck succeeded, making the queen the first ambassador of the Heidsieck & Cie brand.
At the beginning of the 19th century, two men, Christian Heidsieck (nephew of Florens-Louis) and Henri-Guillaume Piper, joined the Reims company and managed to have the wines of the French firm served in up to 14 royal and imperial courts. They became the preferred wines of the main royal houses and high society.
By the 20th century, Piper-Heidsieck had become Hollywood's favorite champagne. In fact, it holds the honor of featuring in the first-ever appearance of a champagne bottle on the big screen. The greatest Hollywood stars became enamored with Piper-Heidsieck. Actors such as Ava Gardner, Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, and Marilyn Monroe were great admirers of the French house's champagne.
Piper-Heidsieck crafts its champagnes using the three classic grape varieties of the Champagne region: pinot noir (powerful, berry aromas), meunier (fruity and fleshy), and chardonnay (vibrant and toasty). However, the flagship variety of the house is pinot noir, one of Piper-Heidsieck's distinguishing marks.
Piper-Heidsieck works with exceptional crus primarily located in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Bar areas. In addition to its own vineyards, the French house has a special relationship with its grape growers, who are often independent partners.
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