Piper-Heidsieck
Vintage Brut Champagne Blend
Creamy, toasty nose with rich aromas (nutty with baking spices). Rich yet acidic, with perhaps a bit too much of the dosage coming through for me.
Creamy, toasty nose with rich aromas (nutty with baking spices). Rich yet acidic, with perhaps a bit too much of the dosage coming through for me.
Jan 1st, 2022Very toasty and nutty. Medium - acidity. I kinda like it
Very toasty and nutty. Medium - acidity. I kinda like it
Oct 26th, 2020Régis Camus signed this bottle for me after a Piper/Charles lunch in NYC back in 2011. Managed to keep my grubby paws off it for 5 years.
Only just showing development, buttered toast and baked yellow apple. Acid part for the vintage, very refreshing. Another 5 would yield a really fine drink.
Régis Camus signed this bottle for me after a Piper/Charles lunch in NYC back in 2011. Managed to keep my grubby paws off it for 5 years.
Only just showing development, buttered toast and baked yellow apple. Acid part for the vintage, very refreshing. Another 5 would yield a really fine drink.
The first thing that struck me was the colour - whether that's because I've been drinking so much crystal clear non vintage Champagne and Aussie sparkling I'm not sure, but an amazing light gold with a very fine persistent mousse. On the nose an initial yeasty toasted note which like a layer folds back revealing the lemon curd and honeysuckle notes which are typical of the 2006 vintage for a number of Champagne houses.
On the palate, it confirms the nose which rich buttery toast layered with citrus fruit characters and a finish which is of medium length. I really enjoy the mouthfeel of this wine and it's interesting because the acid is actually quite restrained and unlike anything I've tasted recently. Really enjoyed this wine and I'm notoriously tight with my scores but this is a world class wine deserving of a 94+
The first thing that struck me was the colour - whether that's because I've been drinking so much crystal clear non vintage Champagne and Aussie sparkling I'm not sure, but an amazing light gold with a very fine persistent mousse. On the nose an initial yeasty toasted note which like a layer folds back revealing the lemon curd and honeysuckle notes which are typical of the 2006 vintage for a number of Champagne houses.
On the palate, it confirms the nose which rich buttery toast layered with citrus fruit characters and a finish which is of medium length. I really enjoy the mouthfeel of this wine and it's interesting because the acid is actually quite restrained and unlike anything I've tasted recently. Really enjoyed this wine and I'm notoriously tight with my scores but this is a world class wine deserving of a 94+
Let the temp come up and the nose reveals itself. Subtle complexity, bread notes and let it go further and the richer honeysuckle and toast shines through. All of this is lead by a fine and fresh acidity. One of my favourites
Let the temp come up and the nose reveals itself. Subtle complexity, bread notes and let it go further and the richer honeysuckle and toast shines through. All of this is lead by a fine and fresh acidity. One of my favourites
Dec 31st, 2014A nice way to celebrate our 9th anniversary on the beach.
A nice way to celebrate our 9th anniversary on the beach.
Jul 7th, 2014Delicious. Was very pleasantly surprised.
Delicious. Was very pleasantly surprised.
Jan 23rd, 2014My second sabered bottle- I have had the saber for a few hours... Tasty, linear 2004 that still has the toast that people love!
My second sabered bottle- I have had the saber for a few hours... Tasty, linear 2004 that still has the toast that people love!
Sep 19th, 2013