Piper Heidsieck Cuvée Brut

A fresh, medium-bodied style, this shows finesse, with notes of apple, peach, ruby grapefruit, vanilla and toast. The refined texture and vibrant structure keep this focused and lingering, with fine length. Drink now through 2012.

This is a particularly mature nonvintage, with toast and secondary flavors of almonds and yeast. The acidity is there, but it is mature and ripe, leaving a wine that lingers softly, beautifully integrated.

Medium straw. Light gold, with a strong mousse. Smoky, rich and floral on the nose, with suggestions of orange peel, pear and jasmine. Nicely concentrated and moderately weighty, with flavors of lemon cream and buttered toast. Quite long, with the butter and lemon notes resonating.

Ripe pears, crisp green apples and flowers emerge from Piper-Heidsieck’s NV Brut Cuvée. This medium-bodied non-vintage Champagne offers excellent persistence and a long, clean finish. It is a very solid effort at this level. The Brut Cuvée is 55% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier and 15% Chardonnay. This is lot L070921 12253, disgorged December, 2007. Anticipated maturity: 2008–2010.

An open, airy Champagne, backed by a brisk acidity and a tactile feel. This frames the peach, apple and citrus flavors, tightening up on the finish. Drink now through 2013.

Simple, ripe and smooth, this is a gentle, soft style of Champagne for parties.

Tart green apple fruit flavor holds its balance through a spicy, leesy finish. Delicate and clean, crisp, without a lot of structure or weight. A refreshing aperitif.

The very first impressions are of bright, fresh mornings. It is reminiscent of spring blossoms such as hawthorn. They lead into more fruity notes such as summer apple and pear, then citrus, with hints of warm toastiness. The citrus notes take on a certain maturity. There is passion with gentleness, lightness with spontaneity.