Our Provenance Guarantee
Purchase with confidence. All of our wines are selectively sourced and thoroughly inspected for authenticity and signs of poor storage. Accepted bottles are preserved in our climate-controlled cellar until they reach your doorstep. We have no storefront and no walk-in traffic, so nothing is moved or handled between inspection and shipping.
The bottle you see photographed is the bottle you receive (or fundamentally identical when multiple bottles are listed), and our commitment to you is that it arrives as represented. If it doesn’t, we want to hear from you.
Ratings & Tasting Notes:
No professional tasting notes found.
Cult Wines International Notes:
The 1971 Piper-Heidsieck Brut Vintage is a truly remarkable and rare champagne, celebrated for its astonishing longevity and freshness. On the nose, it presents a rich and opulent bouquet of spiced notes, candied tropical fruit, gingerbread, and hints of toasted bread. The color is a deep, shiny golden hue.
Despite its age, the palate is surprisingly fresh and vibrant, with a beautiful balance of acidity and flavors. You can expect notes of fresh citrus, baked apples, and even a hint of saline minerality that provides a clean, taut finish. The texture is described as creamy and silky, with a gentle effervescence. This particular vintage is a testament to the skill of the Piper-Heidsieck cellar masters and the quality of the grapes from that year, which, despite a challenging growing season, yielded concentrated fruit. It’s a fantastic example of a mature champagne that still retains its energy and elegance.
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.
Condition:
Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.
Outstanding condition. Some darkening of wine color due to age, which is expected.
