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Piper-HeidsieckChampagne, France

Rare (formerly Piper-Heidsieck Rare) is the house’s jeweled prestige cuvée, produced only in exceptional vintages from a…Learn More »

$202

/750ml

Current Retail Average

97

/100

Average Pro Rating

Rare All Vintages Overview

About This Wine

Rare (formerly Piper-Heidsieck Rare) is the house’s jeweled prestige cuvée, produced only in exceptional vintages from a Chardonnay-dominant blend with Pinot Noir, and long-aged to emphasize tension, finesse, and longevity. Born from an experimental 1976 heatwave harvest and inspired by a historic Fabergé-designed centenary bottle, it is now bottled under its own Rare Champagne label, celebrated for its intricate gold “crown” presentation and its…Learn More »

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Rare Vintage Comparison

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Zachys

🇺🇸Port Chester, NY
$244.99
2012
Piper Heidsieck Rare 2012 (750ML)

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Rare · Knowledge Base

About Rare

Rare (formerly Piper-Heidsieck Rare) is the house’s jeweled prestige cuvée, produced only in exceptional vintages from a Chardonnay-dominant blend with Pinot Noir, and long-aged to emphasize tension, finesse, and longevity. Born from an experimental 1976 heatwave harvest and inspired by a historic Fabergé-designed centenary bottle, it is now bottled under its own Rare Champagne label, celebrated for its intricate gold “crown” presentation and its refined, mineral-driven, creamy style that showcases top crus of Champagne, especially from the Mon…