Prohibition Edition
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, triple-cream brie, or crispy fried chicken.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Piper-Heidsieck Prohibition Edition is a historical tribute to the Roaring Twenties, an era when the United States banned alcohol, yet Champagne remained the ultimate symbol of celebration and rebellion in underground speakeasies. Piper-Heidsieck was famously smuggled into the US during this period, becoming a favorite pour of the jazz-age elite. This special bottling houses the classic, structured style of the maison's signature Brut. It is built around a backbone of Pinot Noir, which provides structure and power, complemented by the roundness of Pinot Meunier and the elegance of Chardonnay. Sourced from over 100 different crus, the wine undergoes traditional bottle fermentation and aging on its lees, resulting in a vibrant, crisp profile defined by fresh pear, citrus, and toasted brioche.
🍾 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 50%, Pinot Meunier 30%, Chardonnay 20%
🍷 ABV
12%