Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs Champagne NV
(Champagne, France) - [DM 94] [JS 94] [JD 93+] [WS 92] [WE 91]

Notes From The Winemaker: 
Essentiel is a multi-vintage cuvée featuring a blend of 3 varieties. Its magnificent structure, balance and freshness ensure that this Extra Brut represents the iconic style of the House.

Terroir: More than 50 crus
Reserve wines: 23%

Blend: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier

Cellaring: 2019
Ageing on lees: Minimum of 36 months
Disgorgement date: Indicated on the back label
Ageing after disgorgement: Minimum of 6 months
Dosage: Extra Brut (6g/L)
Alcohol content: 12% vol.

Cellaring Potential: 10 years or more

Tasting Notes: Plum, brioche, grapefruit, stewed quince, acacia honey, grilled nuts

94 Points - James Suckling

"Gunpowder and cotton candy with strawberries, walnuts and lemon zest. Super-tense, medium-bodied palate with lengthy, medium-sized bubbles, crisp acidity and a polished finish. Expected a bit more intensity in the aftertaste. 80% pinot noir and 20% pinot meunier. Disgorged in 2023. Dosage 5g/L. Drink or hold." (July 2024)

94 Points - Decanter Magazine

"Floral cherry notes lead to a palate of crisp apple, cranberry juice and a zesty, fresh lemon acidity."

93+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck

"The first launch for this wine, the NV Champagne Essentiel Blanc De Noirs Extra Brut is 80% Pinot Noir with the rest Meunier and comes from sustainable grapes. It doesn’t include any reserve wine, so it’s entirely from the 2019 vintage, and moving forward, Boutillat will begin to introduce a new solera to go into this cuvée, coming from 10 different villages across the region. A bright straw hue, the wine opens to a delicate smoky lift with fresh notes of orange citrus, blackberry, and flowers. The palate is pure and fantastic, with distilled black fruit, a fresh, chalky texture, and an elegant, fluffy mouse as well as a well-rounded purity of fruit through the mid-palate. A great first vintage for this wine, it has a lot of charm now and will age gracefully over the coming 10-12 years. It’s a wonderful gateway into Blanc de Noir, a category that should be more prized. (Nov 2023)

92 Points - Wine Spectator

“A well-knit version, with a fine, plush texture and lemony acidity layered with flavors of crushed black currant, chopped almond, preserved lemon and toast point. Long and elegant on the fresh finish”

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast

"A blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier, this Champagne has an enticing white fruit aroma and lightly spicy flavor. It is a tangy wine, textured with layers of acidity and citrus flavors. Drink now." - Roger Voss (Dec 2024)