A twenty-five year old grand Champagne, the 1990 Piper-Heidsieck Rare scored 19 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20 points.Recently savored with Champagne friends, it was deep golden in color but still had a fine, tiny bead of bubbles. It cost $49 back then, but now they’re well over $100.
While I enjoy most sparkling wines, even Champagne, between 5 and 10 years old, this 12% alcohol Cuvee Reserve Brut held up to the classic British qualities of taste. Brits like older Champagnes.
At 25 years old, this wine proves that everyone should cellar some bottles to drink in the future when they develop more complex flavors and bouquet.
The term “aroma” is used for new and young wines; “bouquet” only develops over years of aging. Don’t confuse the terms. In vino veritas.
Dustin Salvisberg
Hi,
Nice review. Do you have any idea where to find this bottle? I am trying to do a vertical of Rare and this is the only one missing.
Best regards
Dustin