Essentiel Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of disgorgement, though it can maintain its quality and develop further complexity for up to 8 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted poultry, charcuterie, and aged hard cheeses.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut is a non-vintage Champagne composed of Pinot Noir and Meunier. This cuvee emphasizes the structure and fruit profile of black grape varieties sourced from diverse crus across the Champagne region. The wine undergoes traditional secondary fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its lees for an extended period, typically three to four years, before disgorgement. With a low dosage, this Extra Brut expression focuses on precision, freshness, and a dry, textured palate.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck in Reims, Piper-Heidsieck is one of the oldest and most prestigious Champagne houses in France. Currently owned by the EPI Group, the house is celebrated for its rich heritage, which includes being selected by Queen Marie Antoinette and later becoming a favorite of Marilyn Monroe. Under the guidance of acclaimed Chef de Cave Émilien Boutillat, Piper-Heidsieck focuses on crafting structured, elegant Champagnes with a strong emphasis on Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier sourced from premier and grand cru vineyards. The house is globally renowned for its signature non-vintage Brut, the vibrant Rosé Sauvage, and exceptional vintage cuvées that balance freshness with complexity.