Piper Heidsieck
Champagne Rare Brut Millesime 2012
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | At least 8 years in the company cellars |
- Vintage and style: 2012 vintage Brut sparkling wine, a prestigious cuvée with a very dry character
- Blend of crus: Blend of 17 crus, 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, Montagne de Reims area
- Ageing: Traditional method with at least 8 years in the cellar for greater finesse and complexity
- Aromatic profile: Apricot, exotic fruit, orange blossom, brioche and a long mineral finish
- Serving: 6–8 °C; ideal as an aperitif, with seafood, white meats and Comté cheese
Description
What kind of wine is it
Rare Brut by Piper-Heidsieck is a Classic Method Champagne with a rich and defined character. It displays a bright golden yellow hue, crossed by a fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet offers fragrances of exotic fruit, apricot and orange blossom, enriched by refined pastry notes. On the palate, it reveals great precision, balanced acidity and an endlessly long finish with a pronounced mineral touch.
Where does it come from
This cuvée is produced in France, in the Champagne region, highlighting the areas of the Montagne de Reims. It is created from a careful blend of crus, where Chardonnay leads with freshness and Pinot Noir provides structure. This union creates a mature and deep flavour profile, maintaining a rigorous style true to the Piper-Heidsieck identity.
How is it produced
Crafted following the Classic Method, the wine rests for at least eight years in the cellars to develop complexity and finesse. The Brut dosage ensures a pleasantly dry sip. Ideal as an aperitif, it pairs harmoniously with seafood, white meats and aged cheeses such as Comté.
History and Curiosities
Created by the renowned maison Piper-Heidsieck, this prestige cuvée is only the sixteenth edition produced in forty-eight years of history. The Rare Brut 2012 is born from the blending of seventeen crus from the Montagne de Reims, skilfully combining Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Crafted according to the traditional method, it matures for at least eight years in the cellar to achieve extraordinary aromatic complexity. The vintage evokes the iconic style of 2002, boasting exceptional longevity (up to twenty-five years) and offering a pure, incredibly persistent finish.
Awards
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2012
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2012
96/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2012
96/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
- Start up year: 1785
| Name | Piper Heidsieck Champagne Rare Brut Millesime 2012 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Piper Heidsieck |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created by the renowned maison Piper-Heidsieck, this prestige cuvée is only the sixteenth edition produced in forty-eight years of history. The Rare Brut 2012 is born from the blending of seventeen crus from the Montagne de Reims, skilfully combining Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Crafted according to the traditional method, it matures for at least eight years in the cellar to achieve extraordinary aromatic complexity. The vintage evokes the iconic style of 2002, boasting exceptional longevity (up to twenty-five years) and offering a pure, incredibly persistent finish. |
| Origin | Montagne de Reims (Champagne, France) |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional Method sparkling wine; aged for at least 8 years in the estate cellars. |
| Aging | At least 8 years in the company cellars |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |