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By Piper-Heidsieck
Champagne Vintage 2012
Vintage
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, serving as a guarantor of the Piper-Heidsieck style.
Winemaker's Notes
Expressive, silky, radiant. The 2012 vintage is comprised of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes sourced primarily from Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. The cuvee is selected and accentuated through more than five years of aging on lees.
Blend
Terroir: 12 crus including 2/3 Grands and Premiers Crus
Vinification: 100% cuvee
Varieties: 48% Chardonnay, 52% Pinot Noir
In the Cellar
Aging on Lees: Minimum of 5 years
Aging after Disgorgement: Minimum of 12 months
Dosage: Brut (8 g/L)
Alcohol: 12.00%
Aromatics
Apricot, vine peach, tangerine, cocoa, mango, honeysuckle blossom, gingerbread
Food Pairing
Enhances sophisticated dishes with bold rich flavors, such as sea scallops with lentils, beef filet en croute with foie gras sauce, aged Comte or truffled Brie, and risotto with fresh truffles.
Service
Cellaring Potential: 20 years or more
Serving Temperature: 10-12 degrees C
Unit Size | 750.00 ML |
Varietal | Sparkling Blend
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Vintage | 2012 |
Grape | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
Country | France |
Region | Champagne
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Piper-Heidsieck, Brut, Champagne, Champagne, France, 2012
Producer: Piper-Heidsieck
Wine Name: Brut
Vintage: 2012
Sub-region: Champagne
Region: Champagne
Country: France
Award: Gold
Score: 96
Color: White
Style: Sparkling
Closure: Natural Cork
Bottle Size: 75cl
Grape Composition: 52% Pinot Noir, 48% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Citrus-infused, peachy and creamy characters on the nose with some autolytic nuttiness. Rich, savoury and multidimensional palate brimful of raspberry, white chocolate, coffee, and lemon. Long and indulgent finish.
Piper-Heidsieck, Brut, Champagne, France, 2012
Tasted by: Simon Field MW, Adam Bednarski, Tim Hall (at Decanter office, London, 30 Sep 2021).
Part of Vintage Champagne: panel tasting results
Points: 95
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2028
Producer: Piper-Heidsieck
Brand: Brut
Vintage: 2012
Wine Type: Sparkling
Colour: White
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Sweetness: Brut
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol: 12.00%
Body: Medium
Oak: Unoaked
Grapes: 48% Chardonnay, 52% Pinot Noir
Chef de cave Emilien Boutillat supervised the sourcing of grapes for the 2012 from 12 different plots, two-thirds of which are designated as either premier cru or grand cru. In this vintage, the blend is made up of slightly more than half Pinot Noir with Chardonnay and 8g/L dosage.
Simon Field MW: An accomplished, rigorous blend; persistent, complete and impressive length - nougat, lemongrass, finely etched finish.
Alan Bednarski: Candied lemons and blueberry pie with some sweet citrus candies, the dosage leaving a touch of sweetness on the finish.
Tim Hall: A creamy overlay to the citrus start. A cool continuation of fern and green forest and a good pure texture, too.
2012 Piper-Heidsieck Vintage Brut
Rating: 93+
Producer: Piper-Heidsieck
Wine Region: France, Champagne
Color / Type / Sweetness: White / Sparkling / Dry
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Drink Date: 2020 - 2035
Unfurling in the glass with incipiently complex aromas of citrus oil, wheat toast, fresh peach and crisp orchard fruit, the newly released 2012 Vintage Brut is full-bodied, deep and tightly wound, with excellent concentration, racy acids and a fine mousse, concluding with a long and penetrating finish. Even though it's still a little reserved after its recent disgorgement.
Published: Aug 30, 2019
Piper-Heidsieck 2012 Vintage Brut (Champagne)
From: Champagne, Champagne, France
Rating: 93 - Editors' Choice
Winery: Piper-Heidsieck
Region: Champagne
Alcohol: 12%
Variety: Sparkling
Wine Type: Sparkling
Bottle Size: 750 ml
A vintage wine, this hints of maturity while preserving a fresh core of balanced fruit and texture. Almost equally balanced between Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the wine brings together structure and minerality to sustain the fruit. Drink this Champagne from 2021.
Reviewed By: Roger Voss
Published: 12/31/2019
Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne 2012
Score: 93
Wine Type and Color: White Sparkling
Magazine Issue: Dec 15, 2019
Region: France / Champagne
Reviewed By: Alison Napjus
A crowd-pleasing example, showing overall balance and integration, with lightly mouthwatering acidity and a creamy texture married to an appealing mix of white cherry, almond biscotti, lemon curd and anise flavors. A lovely streak of spicy minerality drives the long finish. Drink now through 2027.
2012 Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvee Brut
Producer: Piper-Heidsieck
Location: France, Champagne
Color: White Sparkling
Rating: 93
Tasting Date: 11/5/2019
Maturity: 2019 - 2024
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Source: Importer Highlight: Terlato Wines
Based on 52% Pinot Noir and 48% Chardonnay, the 2012 Champagne offers a beautifully layered, rich style with loads of brioche and orchard fruit, medium-bodied richness and depth, good acidity, and a clean finish. It's a layered, pure, classic Champagne that’s well worth seeking out. It’s a solid step up over the Cuvee Brut.
2012 Vintage
Producer: Piper-Heidsieck
Place of Origin: France, Champagne
Color: Sparkling White
Rating: 89
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2027
From: Champagne - 2019 Fall Releases (Dec 2019)
Reviewed By: Antonio Galloni on November 2019
The 2012 Vintage is bold, open-knit and very easy to like. Brioche, pastry, vanillin and warm, toasty notes all run through this rich, boisterous Champagne from Piper-Heidsieck. Deep and racy, with good depth, the 2012 is a good choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years.