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
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Fried chicken
Crisp bubbles and acidity scrub fried crust. -
Croque monsieur
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Fresh acidity cuts the ham and cheese. -
Oeuf mayonnaise
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Clean fruit refreshes the egg.
How to serve Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fried chicken, Croque monsieur, Oeuf mayonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Founded in 1785, Piper-Heidsieck built its reputation on a crisp, accessible Pinot-led brut famously name-checked by Marilyn Monroe.
- 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
Frequently asked about Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut
What does Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut taste like?
On the nose, almond, fresh hazelnut, pear, apple. On the palate, crisp fruit, fresh acidity, light gold shimmer, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. A crisp, fruit-forward Pinot-led brut: almond and fresh hazelnut accompany subtle pear and apple over a clean, fresh palate.
When should I drink Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut?
Drink now to 5 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut?
Fried chicken is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Croque monsieur and Oeuf mayonnaise. Crisp bubbles and acidity scrub fried crust.
What grapes are in Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.