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Rare Champagne Brut Millesime (Piper-Heidsieck) , 2012

Name: Rare Champagne Brut Millesime (Piper-Heidsieck) , 2012
Brand: Piper-Heidsick
SKU: NYC-EMP-`64909`-091925-2
Price: 279.99 USD
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Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France

by Piper-Heidsick

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Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 96

"The 2012 Brut Millésime blends 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay mainly from Montagne de Reims and a small portion from Côte des Blancs, giving it a slightly unusual yet eternally sleek Chardonnay bent. It spent a decade on the lees. Its nose is a smoky wonder, combining ripe, almost tropical fruit with a gorgeous toasty sense of grilled almonds. An overtone of candied orange peel flashes up momentarily. The palate brings wonderfully golden plum fruit, ripe yet fresh, juicy and utterly aromatic, verging on apricot and always surrounded by a toasty, warming frisson of grilled nuts, pervaded by a streak of finest freshness. This is immensely youthful, captured with brilliantly pure fruit and lasting expression that rings long in a toasty umami echo. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. (Lot L2470283187) - Anne Krebiehl MW" -Antonio Galloni

Decanter

D 96

"A Champagne of great intensity and concentration, pure citrus oil, candied lemon and toasty exotic fruit. It's exceptionally soft and satin-like, creamy and comforting, then a stony, saline intensity draws out the finish. For the first time in the history of Rare Champagne, the house has released a vintage that is older than its previous release. This 2012 comes after the 2013 was released in 2023. Cellar master Émilien Boutillat says this is because when tasting the 2012, he and the team found a connection between this and the iconic 2002, so it desereved a little bit of extra time in the cellars before release. Drinking Window: 2026-2045." -Natalie Earl

Wine Spectator

WS 96

"A graceful Champagne that waltzes across the palate, with a fine, plush mousse carrying a lovely range of ripe black cherry, pureed raspberry, candied ginger, Mandarin orange peel, grilled nut and pastry flavors enlivened by a vibrant spine of lemony acidity. To a certain extent, the precision and elegance belies the focus and breadth on display, so sip this slowly and enjoy as it opens in the glass and expands on the palate, echoing on the finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2040."

Wine Enthusiast

WE 95

"With Chardonnay dominant in the blend, this is a stylish, impressive Champagne. With its white flower aroma and poise between white fruits and maturity, it is ready to drink." -Roger Voss

Details

Grape Variety

Chardonnay , Pinot Noir
Vintage

Champagne , 2012
Size

750ml
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Medium Bodied

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