Maison Piper-Heidsieck
Description
Data of interest
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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Foundation year
1785
Address
Allée du Vignoble, 12
Telephone
+33 326 844 300
