Piper-Heidsieck

Founded in 1785 in Reims by Florens-Louis Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck is one of Champagne’s oldest and most storied houses. Heidsieck’s original ambition was to craft a cuvée “worthy of a queen,” a goal he realized when he presented his wine to Marie Antoinette. The modern name emerged in the 19th century when Heidsieck’s nephew Christian joined forces with shrewd salesman Henri-Guillaume Piper, propelling the brand onto the tables of royal courts across Europe and beyond. Today the house belongs to the French luxur…