Piper Heidsieck Champagne Brut Vintage 2004
By Wine Spectator
PIPER-HEIDSIECK Brut Champagne 2004
Score: 94
Release Price: $75
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Issue: Dec 31, 2011
Rich and toasty, with hints of graphite and vanilla accenting brioche, poached apple and pear, almond cream and verbena. Vibrant and harmonious, with finely detailed texture and a long finish. Drink now through 2024. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 500 cases imported. -AN
By Wine Enthusiast
Piper-Heidsieck 2004 Millésime Brut Sparkling
Points: 93
Price: $75.00
Designation: Millésime Brut
Varietal: Champagne Blend, Sparkling
Appellation: Champagne, France
Winery: Piper-Heidsieck
Alcohol: 12.00%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Sparkling
Importer: Remy Cointreau USA
In Magazine: 12/1/2012
Roger Voss
This is made in a deeper, richer style than this producer’s nonvintage. It has weight and concentration, and its acidity is balanced by the ripe orange and red apple flavors that are cut by a steely edge. On the finish, acidity and fruit come deliciously together. (12/1/2012) - 93
By Connoisseurs' Guide
92 PIPER-HEIDSIECK Brut Champagne 2004
One of the stars of this year's tasting, this moderately aged effort shows the serious side of Champagne with aromas founded in long-aging on the yeasts. Intriguing scents of baked brioche and pie crust are joined by whiffs of fresh apple that contribute hints of Chardonnay to the mix. Very foamy at entry, brisk and bright in palatefeel and endowed with a mix of racy, lively fruit tied to lightly toasted soy and fresh-baked loaves, this one sits atop the ranks of vintage-dated Brut. Reviewed: December 2011. Limited Availability. Drink Now. Poultry. $75.00
By Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
2004 Piper-Heidsieck Brut Millesime Vintage
Winery: Piper-Heidsieck
Style: Sparkling
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: Champagne
By Josh Raynolds
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Oct 11
Bright straw. High-pitched and precise on the nose, displaying scents of candied citrus, jasmine, chalky minerals and quinine. Dry, nervy, incisive citrus and orchard fruit flavors show very good clarity and pick up a spicy quality with air. Finishes bright and linear, with impressive thrust and resonating florality. This taut Champagne appears to be built for the long haul. 91 points
By piper-heidsieck.com
The Wine Collection
Brut Vintage 2004 is a Milestone vintage for a sophisticated gourmet experience.
Elaboration: Regis Camus declares a vintage only in Exceptional years. Every element has to correspond to his clear idea of the Piper-Heidsieck style. Exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are used in the elaboration of these wines. These are individually hand picked within a selection of crus to ensure they are representative of the year's personality and, of course, their capacity to mature for a minimum of 5 years on the lees. True to this philosophy, Brut Vintage 2004 is characteristic of the vintage year itself, Powerful with lots of finesse.
Tasting Notes: The Nose offers a generous impression of papaya and coconut followed by fern and licorice. The brilliant demonstration of this wine's Sophistication arrives with hints of blond tobacco, dried fruits and ginnier. The palate reveals sensations of butter, acacia honey and white tea; these are followed by a Spicy combination of henna, incense and sandalwood.
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