Piper-HeidsieckEssentielCuveeExtra-BrutReserveeBV12NVMagnum

Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Cuvée Reservée NV is the newest release from the house. With extended ageing and a lower dosage than the Cuvée Brut NV this has more complexity and precision. rrPiper-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.rrPinot 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.Cuvée Brut is a round and vibrant non-vintage Cuvée Brut recalling the rich variety of its blend of 100 crus from across Champagne. rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: Grand Cru, Premier Cru | Pinot Noir: Montagne de Reims | Meunier: Vallée de la Marne | Chardonnay: Côte des Blancs, Montagne de ReimsrGrape Varieties: 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, 20% ChardonnayrReserve Wines: 18%rBase Wine: 2012rDosage: 6 g/lrDisgorged: March 2017rTime on Lees: 4 yearsrAlcohol: 12%rCork: Mytik Diam TechnologicalrDrink: Now to 2030rrTasting Note: A gold shimmer with notes of almond and fresh hazelnut accompanying the subtle and light pear and apple flavours. Crunchy pomelo, grapes and juicy white fruits of melon and some bright citrus notes fill the mid palate. All round great balanced acidity.