Piper Heidsieck

Essentiel Cuvee Reservee Brut

The big houses have not been as forthcoming as the Growers in detailing how their cuvee are crafted and communicating with their customers. Cuvee Essentiel sets to change that for Piper Heidsieck. Cuvee Essentiel is exactly the same base as Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV. With one further year on lees ageing and less dosage. Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV has 8-10 g/l dosage where as Essentiel has 5g/l. The current release of Essentiel is based on the 2015 harvest and contains 16% reserve wines. Bottled 2016 and disgorged 2020, this gives four years on lees.