Piper-Heidsieck • Champagne, France
Rare (formerly Piper-Heidsieck Rare) is the house’s jeweled prestige cuvée, produced only in exceptional vintages from a…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 exp…Learn More »
$180
/750ml
2013 Retail Average
97
/100
2013 Pro Rating
Piper-Heidsieck Rare 2013 is a poised, luxurious Champagne that layers ripe citrus and baked apple with touches of tropical fruit, toasted brioche and roasted nuts. The palate is both silky and energetic, with a fine, creamy mousse and gleaming acidity that drive a long, precise finish. A superbly balanced vintage that already thrills yet clearly has the structure to age gracefully.
Lobster thermidor; roast chicken with morel cream sauce; aged Comté
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…