Piper-Heidsieck2014

Piper-Heidsieck’s roots trace back to Florens-Louis Heidsieck, who created the original company of Heidsieck & Co. Christian Heidsieck joined the venture alongside Guillaume Piper and once Florens-Louis died in 1828, the duo decided to continue the adventure side by side, founding Champagne Piper-Heidsieck.rrIn 2011 both Charles Heidsieck and Piper-Heidsieck were bought by EPI Group headed by Christopher Descours, he has pumped significant finance into the companies allowing them to grow their vineyard holdings, grape purchasing and production. The brands are now growing their sales fast after many decades of decline. Today, production occurs alongside sister company Charles Heidsieck in an ultra-modern functional wine-making facility on the southern outskirts of Reims. Their characteristics differ quite considerably, with Piper opting for a fruitier and lighter style of base wines.rrPiper-Heidsieck Vintage is not a predefined recipe, each vintage and each blend is unique.The blends are selected fromupwards of 18different Premier and Grand Crus. Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims give the structure and the Chardonnay from la Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims expresses the elegance and charm of the vintage. rrWeather: Following clement weather in early 2014, an early spring flaunted gorgeous flowering. After particularly cool and humid weather at the beginning of Summer, the sun reappeared in mid-August for an Indian summer that lasted until September. The 2014 vintage boasts Chardonnays with sensational crispness and fruity, sophisticated Pinot Noirs.rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: 19 Crus including 87% Grand & Premier Crus | Chardonnay: Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims | Pinot Noir: Montagne de ReimsrGrape Varieties: 45% Chardonnay, 55% Pinot NoirrLees Ageing: 5 yearsrDisgorged: Jan 2021rDosage: 7 g/lrCork: Mytik Diam TechnologicalrDrink: Now to 2035rrTasting Note: The 2014 vintage is elegant, radiant and intense. Golden in colour, the nose delivers aromas of orange blossom, apricot, brioche and a hint of toasted almond. On the palate, there are notes of tangerine, lime zest and liquorice. It has a refreshing acidity with a long, silky finish.rrWatch Essi Avellan MW & Nick’s video tasting review of this champagne here.