Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut

In the glass

Aroma: almond, fresh hazelnut, pear, apple

Palate: crisp fruit, fresh acidity, light gold shimmer, clean finish

A crisp, fruit-forward Pinot-led brut: almond and fresh hazelnut accompany subtle pear and apple over a clean, fresh palate.

What it pairs with

• Fried chicken
  Crisp bubbles and acidity scrub fried crust.
• Croque monsieur Find croque monsieur on TableJourney →
  Fresh acidity cuts the ham and cheese.
• Oeuf mayonnaise Find oeuf mayonnaise on TableJourney →
  Clean fruit refreshes the egg.

History

Founded in 1785, Piper-Heidsieck built its reputation on a crisp, accessible Pinot-led brut famously name-checked by Marilyn Monroe.

1. 1785 — Piper-Heidsieck house founded in Reims

Facts

Producer

Piper-Heidsieck

Grapes

Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay

Classification

AOC Champagne

Oak

Stainless steel; Pinot-led, fruit-forward house brut

ABV

12.0%

Price

EUR 35 to 50 at retail

Drinking window

now to 5 from release

First vintage

1785

Scores

• Wine Spectator 89

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