Piper Heidsieck Rare Tasting (La Fete): Information from merchant, 75% C, 25% PN, 9.5g/l, from a magnum, lovely freshness despite the age, aggressive moose, dense good weight, orange peel, citrus, structured finish, lots going on in the palate adding to the complexity. Lovely
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Rich mature bottle of Rare 1999. I quite enjoyed it! Scent of caramel candied apples, slight funk from the cork I believe but, not corked. ultra fine mousse with a sweet creamy finish. May not be totally balanced at this age. The sweetness/fruit has control and the lagging acidity shows timidly on the reasonably extended finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
La Fete: Gala Dinner (Chelsea Piers: Pier 60): In the early bottle barrage which meant I only got a few quick sips before I needed the glass again. From a mag. Good, but still kindof young. Tart.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Weekend in Westport; 8/25/2021-8/29/2021 (Westport, CT): From a magnum. Drank side by side with an '88 and it was interesting to see what the extra 11 years (and smaller wine bottle) does. This was very young tasting. Bright and fresh. A bit more one dimensional still, but it has room to grow into itself.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
NOTE: Some content is property of The World of Fine Wine and View From the Cellar and Champagne Warrior and Vinous and ChampagneGuide.net and RJonWine.com.
1/13/2024 - astroman Likes this wine:
Piper Heidsieck Rare Tasting (La Fete): Information from merchant, 75% C, 25% PN, 9.5g/l, from a magnum, lovely freshness despite the age, aggressive moose, dense good weight, orange peel, citrus, structured finish, lots going on in the palate adding to the complexity. Lovely
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
8/30/2022 - DWStyle wrote: 93 Points
Rich mature bottle of Rare 1999. I quite enjoyed it!
Scent of caramel candied apples, slight funk from the cork I believe but, not corked. ultra fine mousse with a sweet creamy finish. May not be totally balanced at this age. The sweetness/fruit has control and the lagging acidity shows timidly on the reasonably extended finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/13/2021 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
La Fete: Gala Dinner (Chelsea Piers: Pier 60): In the early bottle barrage which meant I only got a few quick sips before I needed the glass again. From a mag. Good, but still kindof young. Tart.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
8/28/2021 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Weekend in Westport; 8/25/2021-8/29/2021 (Westport, CT): From a magnum. Drank side by side with an '88 and it was interesting to see what the extra 11 years (and smaller wine bottle) does. This was very young tasting. Bright and fresh. A bit more one dimensional still, but it has room to grow into itself.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/22/2021 - jhngo wrote: flawed
Dead. No bubbles.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment