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Champagne Extra Brut Essentiel Blanc de Blancs NV 75cl

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91 By Robert Parker
Based on the 2014 vintage, complemented by fully 35% reserve wines, the NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Essentiel was disgorged in 2019 with 4.8 grams per liter dosage—and the confluence of more reserve wines and more wine on cork gives this the edge over the other current releases I tasted from Piper-Heidsieck this year. Offering up aromas of yellow orchard fruit, nectarine, toasted nuts, warm biscuits and candied peel, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and nicely concentrated, with brisk acids and a pretty pinpoint mousse, concluding with a flavorful finish.<br/><br/>
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Piper-Heidsieck
It all began when Florens-Louis Heidsieck of Riems fell in love with a girl from Champagne. In 1785, the former draper, founded the Cloth and Wine Trading Company Heidsieck & Co. His wines quickly gained wide appraise, even becoming one of the Royal Court’s favorites. Following his passing in 1828, Florens-Louis’ nephew, Christian Heidsieck, and a brilliant businessman, Henri-Guillaume Piper joined forces. After Christian’s sudden death in 1835, his wife remarried Henri-Guillaume, and thus the Piper-Heidsieck brand was born. Known as the world’s most favorite Champagne, the brand has remained under the Descours’ ownership since 2011. Today, Jean-Louis Descours, along with the new president of the house, Damien Lafaurie, work towards the brand’s new image – focusing heavily on the quality of the wine. Piper-Heidsieck still remains one of the greatest value-for-money authentic Champagnes on the market. Their quality wines are crisp and elegant, with a depth and complexity that contradicts the price.