2002 Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Rare
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Saturday, April 13, 2024 - Another excellent bottle of 2002 Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Rare. Most of the bottles I’ve opened have been later disgorgements. This bottle had a red neck ring, signifying an earlier disgorgement. While I haven’t had them side by side, my feeling is the earlier disgorgements are showing a more oxidative nutty profile, while the later show more dense brioche.
Citrus and honey on the attack, giving way to tropical notes, pear, coffee and hazelnut. Really dense and creamy. Historically, 10 gm/l dosage is not high, but compared to contemporary extra-brut and non-dosed wines, the sweetness is quite prominent here. This shows better when kept in an ice bucket.
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Comment posted by Decanting Queen:
4/14/2024 4:57:00 AM - I forgot about the red neck ring. I have had both types but forgot to note on my last bottle. Great note, thank you