Brut Rose Vintage
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, seared salmon, wild mushroom tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Piper-Heidsieck's Vintage Brut Rosé is a masterclass in the traditional assemblage method of Champagne, combining the structure of Pinot Noir with the elegance of Chardonnay sourced from prestigious Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Unlike the house's vibrant non-vintage Rosé Sauvage, the Vintage Rosé is crafted only in exceptional years, reflecting the unique climatology of a single harvest. A significant portion of Pinot Noir is vinified as still red wine before assembly, imparting a deep salmon hue, robust red fruit character, and refined tannins. Aged on its lees for several years in the historic chalk cellars of Reims, this cuvée develops a complex profile of toasted brioche, smoky minerality, and ripe wild berries, representing the pinnacle of the house's storied winemaking heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck with aspirations of crafting a cuvée fit for royalty, Piper-Heidsieck ranks among the most storied houses in Champagne. Today owned by the Descours family's EPI Group, the maison pairs historical gravitas with forward-thinking viticultural stewardship, becoming the first Champagne house to achieve B Corp certification alongside dual HVE and VDC credentials. Viticultural sourcing spans over one hundred distinct crus across the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Bar, anchored predominantly in limestone and chalk terroirs. Led by Chef de Cave Émilien Boutillat, vinification prioritizes Pinot Noir dominance, stainless steel fermentation to retain freshness, and lengthy lees aging punctuated by generous reserve proportions. The resulting house profile balances bright orchard fruit, crisp minerality, and brioche complexity across benchmarks including Cuvée Brut, the low-dosage Essentiel range, and the library releases of Hors-Série.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
12% - 12.5%