Hors-Serie
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Typically best enjoyed upon release up to 15–20 years with careful cellaring.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted turbot, aged Comt cheese, seared foie gras
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The Hors-S rie collection by Piper-Heidsieck represents a bold, creative endeavor initiated by Chef de Cave milien Boutillat. Designed as a bridge between the house's rich history and contemporary craftsmanship, this ultra-limited series features historic, late-disgorged library vintages that have been aged on their lees for decades. Each release, such as the inaugural 1971 or the subsequent 1982, showcases the extraordinary longevity and freshness that the house's Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-dominant blends can achieve. These Champagnes undergo a fresh disgorgement and receive a custom dosage, resulting in a magnificent tension between mature, autolytic complexity—characterized by notes of toasted brioche, dried fruits, and truffle—and a vibrant, youthful 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.