2012 | Piper-Heidsieck Rare Brut Millesime | Champagne AgriPunica The 2017 has been nothing

The 2017 has been nothing short of thrilling on the four occasions I have tasted it from bottle so far

dense and complex

gorgeous tannins

the wine is beautifully focused with a nice

tobacco and spice flavors

2012 | Piper-Heidsieck Rare Brut Millesime | Champagne AgriPunica The 2017 has been nothingA Champagne of great intensity and concentration, pure citrus oil, candied lemon and toasty exotic fruit. It's exceptionally soft and satin like, creamy and comforting, then a stony, saline intensity draws out the finish. For the first time in the history of Rare Champagne, the house has released a vintage that is older than its previous release. This 2012 comes after the 2013 was released in 2023. Cellar master milien Boutillat says this is because