Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Brut NV (w/o Gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Piper Heidsieck
Label Name:
 
Cuvee Brut NV (w/o Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Reims / Montagne de Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter ~92; Wine Spectator ~91 (Wine Spectator Top 100 #95, 2019); James Suckling ~90–91; Wine Enthusiast ~90; multiple international competition medals

Tasting Note
Pale gold, lively fine bubbles. Bright apple, pear and citrus with almond and fresh hazelnut notes, a hint of pomelo and light brioche, crisp acidity and a clean, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, shrimp tempura, sushi/sashimi, smoked salmon, roast chicken, duck à l’orange, creamy soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert), Asian dim sum, Vietnamese spring rolls, light seafood curries.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise). Blend of many crus with reserve wines; aged ~2–3 years on lees, disgorged and lightly dosed (≈8 g/L).

Vineyard Info
House founded 1785 in Reims. Piper‑Heidsieck sources fruit from ~240 growers across 100+ crus; modern cellar leadership and B Corp certified producer focused on consistent blended cuvées.