Piper - Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut - 750ml

The signature cuvée of the Piper-Heidsieck House

Since its founding in 1785, the House of Piper-Heidsieck has proven its innovative prowess in selecting and blending wines of exception. A quest for excellence and open-mindedness are reflected in the entire range of champagnes created by Chief Winemaker Emilien Boutillat, who serves as a guarantor of the Piper-Heidsieck style.

This wine is pale golden. On the nose, there are intense notes of almonds and toasted bread, with flavours of fresh pear and white peach with a delicate hint of orange blossom.

Cuvée Brut is an emblematic multi-vintage champagne, elaborated from a blend of more than 100 crus sourced from 3 grape varieties of Champagne. 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, 20% Chardonnay

(30% comes from reserve wines)

Dosage 8 g/l

Ageing on the lees: Minimum of 24 months

Ageing after disgorgement: Minimum of 6 months

Serving temperature 8-10 degrees Celsius

From being a favourite of Marilyn Monroe (who claimed she liked a glass to wake up in the morning) to being the first ever bottle of Champagne to feature in a movie (the 1933 Laurel and Hardy film 'Sons of the Desert'), it has long links to the world of cinema.

Presided over by a roll call of Champagne's most admired winemakers, the quality of the wines never fails to shine at international competitions The House's winemakers have won Sparkling Winemaker of the Year at the IWC more than any other house.

International Wine and Spirits Challenge 2023: 95 points

Wine Spectator 2023: 92 points

Mundus Vini 2022/23: Gold

BCORP CERTIFIED

Champagnes Piper-Heidsieck is the very first winery in Champagne to achieve B Corp certification. This certification illustrates the commitment of all three Houses to improving both their social and environmental impacts on the planet, representing a crucial step in an evolution towards a positive and purpose-driven business model. The House values its innovative winemaking practices to produce wines of the highest quality whilst acknowledging a global responsibility to positively impact the environment and society through sustainable practices. This philosophy is based on sustainable viticulture, the reduction of both carbon footprint and waste, and the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and quality of life at work.

What's in the box
1 x 750ml in Gift Box