Piper Heidsieck 2006 Brut
Champagne
Piper Heidsieck 2006 Brut champagne ratings, tasting notes, and details are available for this vintage brut.
| Piper Heidsieck 2006 Brut |
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Retail Price |
| Wine Enthusiast |
92 |
12/01/13 |
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(750 ml bottle) $69 |
| Wine Spectator |
93 |
11/15/13 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: na
Aroma/bouquet: na
Palate: na
Additional comments: Fine Wine 411 has not reviewed this champagne.
When to drink: na
| 2006 Brut Details
Label: Piper Heidsieck 2006 Vintage Brut Champagne
House/Winery: Champagne Piper Heidsieck
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
House/Winery: Piper Heidsieck
Type (Style): Vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 11 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: No
Vineyards: 17 vineyards: 16 of which were Grand Cru and Premier Cru.
Grapes: 51% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12%
Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes. |
Piper Heidsieck 2006 Brut
Production
Piper Heidsieck uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The 2006 Brut is composed of 51% Chardonnay and 49% Pinot Noir from 17 vineyards. 16 of which were Grand Cru (9 vineyards) Premier Cru (7 vineyards). Wines from specific crus and grape varieties are all vinified separately after harvest. Piper Heidsieck strives to minimize manipulation such as racking, filtering and centrifugation to preserve the typicity of the vineyards. The wine is aged in the cellars for a minimum of 6 years prior to release and receives a dosage of 11 grams per liter. |
