Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel NV

92 POINTS – Jeb Dunnuck
“Based on the 2018 vintage and Emelie’s first vintage as the chef de cave, the NV Champagne Essentiel Extra Brut is 44% Pinot Noir, 34% Meunier, and the rest Chardonnay, with 27% reserve wine. Its aged for four years prior to release with 4 grams per liter dosage. A brilliant pale yellow hue, the NV Champagne Essentiel Extra Brut is fresh and inviting, with a rounded and floral profile, offering pure notes of orange blossoms, fresh brioche, and fresh peach, It reveals a pure, ripe character on the palate, with a rounded mouthfeel, a pillowy mousse, balanced notes of grapefruit citrus, and a touch of warmth from the vintage. A very attractive wine, it will certainly have the potential to age over the coming 10 years. – Audrey Frick”

91 POINTS – Wine Spectator
“A firm Champagne, with a fine, lively mousse, showing a waft of smoke that winds through flavors of toasted brioche, blackberry, grapefruit pith and almond skin. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Disgorged 2022. Drink now.”

On the nose
A bright invigorating wine with notes of fresh citrus and white fruits, crisp succulent grapes, fresh apple and almonds.

On the palate
Intense and lasting notes of fruitcake follow along with nuttiness and an exquisite sensation of sweetness.

Product Notes
Includes more than 50 Crus. 18% Reserve wines. Cellaring 2015. Chardonnay 22%, Meunier, 31%, Pinot Noir 47%. Aged on lees for 36months. Brut 5 grams.