Cuvee Rare 2008 Piper Heidsieck

Classification
Type	Effervescent
Marque	Piper Heidsieck
Millésime	2008
Pays	France
Région	Champagne
Raisin	Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Volume
État	Extrait de son coffret en bois d'origine
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	2045
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (93)

The newly released 2008 Brut Cuvée Rare is very promising, unwinding in the glass with a youthfully reserved nose of citrus oil, crisp green apple, freshly baked bread, iodine and oyster shell, as well as some rather herbaceous characteristics that depress my score a little, even if I suspect that they will resolve with a bit more bottle age. Medium to full-bodied, incisive and tightly wound, if the 2006 vintage was gourmand and demonstrative, the 2008 is slower to show all its cards. Built around racy acids and complemented by a pillowy mousse, this rendition of Cuvée Rare will reward a few years more on cork.

Winespectator (97)

Like a stallion out of the gate, this shows an initial explosion of power, in the form of mouthwatering flavors and fine texture, before quickly settling into an elegant gait. The racy acidity is seamlessly knit, buoying the lacy mousse and flavors of cassis, toasted brioche and tangerine, with accents of candied ginger, hazelnut and fleur de sel lingering on the long, creamy finish. Drink now through 2035.

BOW (8.75)