NV Piper-Heidsieck Rose

A bright electric pink hue, the NV Champagne Sauvage Brut Rosé is inviting and fruity upfront with aromas of preserved strawberries, grapefruit, fresh flowers, and pastry dough. Approachable and juicy, it fills the palate with a frothy mousse, elegant spice, and a silky mouthfeel. It is ready to enjoy now and should offer a wide window for drinking over the coming few years.

With the 2018 vintage as its base, the NV Champagne Sauvage Rosé is salmon-colored with a copper tinge. Historically, this cuvée poured a very deep color, but they have dialed back on the color and the power, working toward a more refined and elegant style. This edition is a silky expression with attractive ripe, fresh red berries, roses, and croissants. Rounded, with a refined mousse that enhances the creamy texture, it offers notes of fresh apricot and juicy tangerine fruit on the finish. It’s approachable now but should age gracefully over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2024-2040. Emilien Boutillat took over as Chef de Cave at Piper-Heidsieck for Régis Camus in 2018. A native to Champagne, Mr. Boutillat has a versatile background in winemaking, having worked for several wineries across the globe, including such prestigious estates as Château Margaux in Bordeaux and Peter Michael in Sonoma, California. He also spent time in Chile, Châteauneuf du Pape, and Franschhoek, South Africa, where he made Cap Classique (sparkling wines).

A blend of 50% Pinot Noir (15% red wine), 25% Pinot Meunier and 25% Chardonnay with a dosage of eight grams per liter, Piper-Heidsieck NV Brut Rosé Sauvage has aromas of strawberry, wild strawberry, orange peel and spices. The palate lacks consistency and depth but remains fresh and fruity.