Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut Cuvee Rare Millesime 2008 1.5Ltr

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Name: Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut Cuvee Rare Millesime 2008 1.5Ltr
Brand: Piper Heidsieck
SKU: 945252
Price: 475.95 USD
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Rating: 96 (6 reviews)

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Aromas of fruit, dried mangoes, light flint, apples and a hint of raw pie crust. It’s full-bodied with fine, driving bubbles and rich fruit that gives intensity and length. Firm and focused at the end. A typical 2008 with power and structure. Tasted from a magnum. Released in 2022. Drink or hold.

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Varietal Champagne Blend

The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.

Country France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region Champagne

The beautiful rolling hillsides of the Champagne region of France have, for hundreds of years, been producing many of the world's most famous wines. The sparkling white wines to come out of Champagne's prestigious wineries have conquered the world, and are drank in celebration across the globe. The vast majority of the region is under vine, and grows predominantly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varietals, which are usually blended together by master wine-makers in order to make their recognizable and widely loved produce. The north-easterly region of Champagne has a relatively cool climate, and quite a lot of rainfall, making it far from ideal for ripening grapes. However, the presence of heavily forested areas in the region helps maintain a balanced temperature, and the generations of expertise the wineries hold clearly produces excellent results in spite of the climatic problems.

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JS 98pts

James Suckling

Aromas of fruit, dried mangoes, light flint, apples and a hint of raw pie crust. It's full-bodied with fine, driving bubbles and rich fruit that gives intensity and length. Firm and focused at the end. A typical 2008 with power and structure. Tasted from a magnum. Released in 2022. Drink or hold.

WS 97pts

Wine Spectator

Like a stallion out of the gate, this shows an initial explosion of power, in the form of mouthwatering flavors and fine texture, before quickly settling into an elegant gait. The racy acidity is seamlessly knit, buoying the lacy mousse and flavors of cassis, toasted brioche and tangerine, with accents of candied ginger, hazelnut and fleur de sel lingering on the long, creamy finish. Drink now through 2035. 2,000 cases imported.

BH 96pts

Burghound

I have had the pleasure of enjoying this beauty several times this year as it has arrived at its sweet spot of drinkability. A maturing and strikingly layered nose freely reveals ample yeast and baked bread nuances on the toasty nose of poached pear, apple, floral, citrus confit and a lovely array of spice nuances – the nose really is spectacular. There is fine richness, volume and density to the relatively powerful medium weight flavors that possess the same excellent depth as the nose before culminating in a clean, dry and impressively long finale that is supported by a generous mousse. If one wanted to be extremely picky, about the only aspect one might criticize is that the mousse is not especially fine, though I don’t mean to imply that it’s coarse because it’s not. As I noted, for my taste this is drinking perfectly though it should hold there for at another decade. Brilliant.

JD 96pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2008 Champagne Rare is luxurious with aromas of graham cracker, honeysuckle, quince, and orange zest. It is round and opulent, with a fine and pillowy mousse, and retains freshness throughout, with apricot and yellow flowers. It is impressive and long, and fully luxurious. Drinking well now, it is sure to hold its own for years to come. Drink 2022-2044.

TWI 96pts

The Wine Independent

On opening, it shows a strict, minerally face - a good reminder of just how long-lived this wine will be. Given an hour in the glass, it begins to unfold, revealing real complexity and depth. The fruit leans towards green apple, yellow pear and subtle tropical touches of pineapple and lychee, before brioche and a gentle coffee note join in with further air. Pure power and concentration, with a structure that will only gain in detail and finesse over time.

WA 93pts

Wine Advocate

Disgorged in June 2022 with a dosage of nine grams per liter, the 2008 Rare Millésime—tasted from bottle three years post-disgorgement—is stepping into its true enjoyment window. It opens with aromas of lemon oil, burnt buttered toast and roasted pineapple with a deft touch of smoky reduction. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, taut and comparatively lean relative to the 2012 and 2006 renditions, driven by an incisive spine of acidity and pillowy mousse but offering less in the way of texture. Stylistically akin to the 2013 but with cloudier skies and cooler nights contributing to an even more chiseled profile, yet simultaneously to a lower maturity.

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Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut Cuvee Rare Millesime 2008 1.5Ltr Case of 3

Winery Piper Heidsieck

Varietal Champagne Blend

Country France

Region Champagne

James Suckling

Wine Spectator

Burghound

Jeb Dunnuck

The Wine Independent

Wine Advocate

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