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Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne
Piper Heidsieck Brut champagne is Piper Heidsieck's house style. This is a very good quality champagne for the price. Piper Heidsieck Brut also has a high degree of consistency between recent releases. Ratings, tasting notes, and details are provided.
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| Fine Wine 411 |
91 |
Feb. 2014 |
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Retail Price |
| Wine Enthusiast |
89 |
12/01/12 |
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(750 ml bottle) $37 |
| Wine Spectator |
91 |
11/15/13 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light golden with fine steady bead.
Aroma/bouquet: Apple, pear, honey, toasty brioche, subtle minerality.
Palate: White peach, apple, citrus. Biscuits and chalky minerality.
Additional comments: Very good quality for the price. Piper Heidsieck NV Brut has improved over the last few years. There is a high degree of consistency between recent releases.
When to drink: Piper Heidsieck brut Champagne is ready to drink at release and for 5 to 6 years after.
| Brut Details
Label: Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagen
House/Winery: Champagne Piper Heidsieck
Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
House/Winery: Piper Heidsieck
Style: Non-vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 11 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: No
Vineyards: NA
House Style: Yes
Grapes: Typical blend: 55% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier
Alcohol: 12%
Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes. |
Piper Heidsieck Brut
Production
Piper Heidsieck uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The non-vintage brut is typically composed of about 55% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Meunier. 10 to 15% reserve wines are added to the blend. Wines from specific crus and grape varieties are all vinified separately after harvest. The wine is aged on the lees for a minimum of 2 years prior to disgorgement and receives a dosage of 11 grams per liter. |
