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Tasting notes
Score 96/100 · James Suckling, Oct 2025

Amber in the glass, this Champagne is fully evolved, with aromas of dried mushrooms, apples, apricot juice, butter, pastry, chalk, pineapple and lychees. Caramel flavors with zesty acidity, fine bubbles and a medium body. Impressive energy on the palate, with fruity depth. Disgorged in the eighties. Drink now.

Critic scores

Critic scores
94
94/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Jancis Robinson MW

96
96/100

James Suckling

More reviews and scores

91 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr 2008

The 1979 Piper Heidsieck was not especially complex, but it more than compensated for that shortcoming with exquisite overall harmony and balance.

92 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 92/100 · Jancis Robinson MW

96 points
James Suckling
Score 96/100 · James Suckling

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Champagne Rare
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Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12%

Product sub-type

Brut

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