Piper-Heidsieck

Vintage Brut Champagne Blend

9.1119 ratings
9.131 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
Tim Hinck

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, 2022
Jason Li

Very toasty and nutty. Medium - acidity. I kinda like it

Very toasty and nutty. Medium - acidity. I kinda like it

Oct 26th, 2020
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

8.9

Great vintage!

Great vintage!

Jul 30th, 2017
Shawn Paul

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.

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.

Dec 19th, 2016
Nick Gaskin

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+

May 16th, 2015
Stephen Howell

Cellarbrations at Cottesloe Western Australia, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)

9.5

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, 2014
Joe Breaux

A nice way to celebrate our 9th anniversary on the beach.

A nice way to celebrate our 9th anniversary on the beach.

Jul 7th, 2014
Adam Dromi

Delicious. Was very pleasantly surprised.

Delicious. Was very pleasantly surprised.

Jan 23rd, 2014
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.0

My 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
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

8.9

It ain't even out yet! Great with sushi... Especially the salmon!

It ain't even out yet! Great with sushi... Especially the salmon!

Jun 8th, 2013