Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Rare Rosé 2007 (75cl, 12%)

Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Rare Rosé 2007 is the first vintage of this prestige rosé Champagne, made from 100% Grand Cru fruit and bottled at 12% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is 56% Chardonnay from Avize, Vertus and Villers-Marmery and 44% Pinot Noir from Ambonnay and Aÿ. It was aged sur latte for eight years before disgorgement, with a dosage of 9.5 g/l. The nose shows blood orange, rye bread, dried flowers, lychee, mineral notes, spice and exotic herbs. The palate is silky and elegant, with pomegranate, passion fruit, vanilla, aromatic herbs and paprika. The finish is long and refined, with toasted bread, orange peel and mineral tension.