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Rare Millésime 2013 carries the house's signature style, blending minerality with a tropical edge across two distinct stages. It opens reserved but soon unfolds into notes of pastry and spice, with a saline tension that reads as both noble and full bodied.
Tasting Notes: On the eye, Rare Millésime 2013 shows bright effervescence with a light golden color. On the nose, it starts subtle and clean before opening in two stages: first white flowers, a hint of black tea, and touches of citrus, kiwi, and kumquat, then lime blossom, green tea, and fern giving way to white fruits like greengage plum, along with chestnut honey, sweet spice, vanilla, and marzipan. On the palate, it's smooth and vibrant at once, with a full bodied attack of meringue, whipped cream, and marzipan, followed by kumquat, blood orange, and kiwi for a refreshing lift. The finish carries a smoky, aromatic warmth balanced by freshness and a subtle bitterness, extended by a long, plump aftertaste that shows the house's tropical minerality in a different light.
"An elegant, finessed Champagne, with the creamy mousse carrying a finely meshed yet concentrated range of blackberry puree and poached apricot flavors, plus blood orange peel, salted pistachio, and aromatic accents of verbena, chalk, and oyster shell." - Wine Spectator
2013 Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millesime Champagne FAQs
What is the 2013 Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millesime Champagne? Piper-Heidsieck Rare is the prestige cuvee from Piper-Heidsieck, one of Champagne's historic grande maisons, founded in 1785. Rare Millesime is only released in the very best vintages and represents the top of the house's winemaking, built to capture the character of a single exceptional year.
How is Piper-Heidsieck Rare made? It's a blend of Grand Cru and Premier Cru Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from carefully selected parcels across Champagne's finest vineyards. After blending, it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and ages on the lees for at least seven years before disgorgement, which builds real complexity and depth.
What does the 2013 Piper-Heidsieck Rare taste like? The 2013 vintage is known for elegance and precision, with intense aromas of white flowers, citrus zest, brioche, and mineral notes. On the palate it's refined and structured, with fine, persistent bubbles, ripe stone fruit, toasted brioche, hazelnut, and a long, layered finish.
What is the alcohol content? Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millesime is typically bottled around 12% to 12.5% ABV, standard for prestige Champagne.
How does Rare Millesime compare to other prestige cuvees? Rare Millesime sits alongside Krug Clos du Mesnil, Dom Perignon, Louis Roederer Cristal, and Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill as one of Champagne's great prestige cuvees, regularly earning top scores from critics and prized by collectors.
Can I personalize a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck Rare? Yes. Personal Wine offers custom engraving and personalized labels on Piper-Heidsieck Rare bottles, making it one of the most memorable personalized gifts available for weddings, landmark anniversaries, or milestone celebrations.
Is this a good gift? The 2013 Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millesime is among the finest Champagne gifts you can give. A bottle of prestige vintage Champagne makes a real impression, and a personalized engraving or custom label makes it even more memorable for the most significant occasions.
How should I serve this Champagne? Serve it well chilled, around 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and let it warm slightly in the glass to bring out its full aromatic complexity. It pairs beautifully with oysters, lobster, caviar, or roasted scallops, or works just as well on its own as a celebration glass. An hour in the refrigerator is gentler than an ice bucket, which can chill it too quickly.
Where does Personal Wine ship this Champagne? Personal Wine ships the 2013 Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millesime to most states across the U.S. Wine cannot be shipped to all states due to varying regulations, so check availability at checkout for your state.
