Today we celebrate the return of Piper - Heidsieck Champagne to South Africa. The most awarded Champagne house of the century is relaunching in South Africa with an elegant new packaging
Since its founding in 1785, the House of Piper-Heidsieck has proven its innovative prowess in selecting and blending wines of exception. A quest for excellence and open-mindedness are reflected in the entire range of champagnes created by Chief Winemaker Emilien Boutillat, serve as guarantor the Piper-Heidsieck style.
From being a favourite of Marilyn Monroe (who claimed she liked a glass to wake up in the morning) to being the first ever bottle of Champagne to feature in a movie (the 1933 Laurel and Hardy film ‘Sons of the Desert’), it has long links to the world of cinema.
Presided over by a roll call of Champagne’s most admired winemakers, the quality of the wines never fails to shine at international competitions The House’s winemakers have won Sparkling Winemaker of the Year at the IWC more than any other house.
International Wine and Spirits Challenge 2023: 95 points
Wine Spectator 2023: 92 points
Mundus Vini 2022/23: Gold
The Drinks Business Champagne Masters 2023: Gold
Piper - Heidsieck Cuvée Brut is an emblematic multi-vintage champagne, elaborated from a blend of more than 100 crus sourced from 3 grape varieties of Champagne. 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, 20% Chardonnay
Dosage 8 g/l
Ageing on the lees: Minimum of 24 moths
Ageing after disgorgement: Min. 6 months
Serving temperature 8-10 degrees Celsius
This wine is pale golden in colour. On the nose, there are intense notes of almonds and toasted bread, with flavours of fresh pear and white peach with a delicate hint of orange blossom.
For this festive season Piper - Heidsieck will also be available in 2 limited available gift packs:
Gift box with 2 flutes
Lipstick shaped Champagne cooler
Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage boasts an indulgent, fruity and intense profile. An aromatic explosion of blood orange, wild strawberries, black cherries and blackberry jam, followed by fragrances of liquorice and smoked notes.
Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage champagne, elaborated from a blend of more than 150 crus aged on fine lees, cru by cru. Hand harvested at full maturity from these 3 grape varieties from the Champagne region: 50% Pinot Noir, 25% Meunier, 25% Chardonnay
Dosage 8 g/l
Ageing on the lees: Minimum of 24 months
Ageing after disgorgement: Minimum of 3 months
Serving temperature 8-10 degrees Celsius
BCORP CERTIFIED
Champagnes Piper-Heidsieck is the very first winery in Champagne to achieve B Corp certification. This certification illustrates the commitment of all three Houses to improving both their social and environmental impacts on the planet, representing a crucial step in an evolution towards a positive and purpose-driven business model. The House values their innovative winemaking practices in order to produce wines of the highest quality whilst acknowledging a global responsibility to positively impact the environment and society through sustainable practices. This philosophy is based on sustainable viticulture, reduction of both carbon footprint and waste, and the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and the quality of life at work.
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