Extra Dry NV
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Best enjoyed within 1–3 years of release to fully appreciate its fresh fruit character and balanced sweetness.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai curry, foie gras, fruit-based desserts
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Piper-Heidsieck's Extra Dry NV is a masterful nod to historical Champagne preferences, offering a slightly rounder, more generous profile than the classic Brut. Historically, Champagne was enjoyed with a higher dosage, and this cuvee revives that indulgent tradition with superb balance. Crafted predominantly from Pinot Noir, which provides structure and power, blended with Pinot Meunier for fleshy fruitiness and Chardonnay for a touch of elegant brightness, this non-vintage Champagne incorporates a significant proportion of reserve wines to ensure consistency and depth. The higher dosage is seamlessly integrated, offering a velvety texture and a vibrant play between sweetness and refreshing acidity.
🍾 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.