{"product_id":"piper-heidsieck-cuvee-rare-brut-champagne-1998-magnum","title":"Piper-Heidsieck ''Cuvée Rare'' Brut Champagne 1998 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePiper-Heidsieck Cuvée Rare Brut Champagne 1998 Magnum is a standout vintage Champagne that captures both precision and richness from an exceptional year. Made primarily from Chardonnay with a supporting role from Pinot Noir, it is a wine of remarkable balance, with the Magnum format adding depth, finesse, and extended aging potential. As one of the house’s most prestigious cuvées, Rare reflects the elegance and cellaring ambition that have made top Champagne from great vintages so sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a refined golden hue with a lively, persistent mousse, hinting at its maturity and class. The nose opens with candied citrus, exotic fruits, toasted almonds, and subtle spice, layered with the complexity that comes from long lees aging.\n\nOn the palate, it is poised and expressive, combining the freshness of Chardonnay with the structure and depth of Pinot Noir. Flavors unfold gradually, moving from bright citrus and stone fruit to more savory notes of brioche, nuts, and gentle spice. The Magnum format gives the wine added breadth and a longer evolution in bottle, making it well suited for further aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blend draws mainly on Chardonnay from the Montagne de Reims, with Pinot Noir adding body and structure. While detailed vineyard and vinification information is limited, the wine’s extended time on lees is a defining part of its production, especially in Magnum format, where slow maturation enhances complexity and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as lobster, scallops, roast chicken with cream sauce, or aged hard cheeses. It also works well with dishes that echo its nutty, citrus-driven profile, including truffled risotto or poultry with light spice. Serve well chilled at 8–10°C, and consider a short decant only if the bottle has been stored for a very long time, though it is typically best enjoyed straight from the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Piper-Heidsieck is one of the historic houses of the region, founded in 1785 and long associated with bold, expressive Champagne styles. Based in Reims, the house has earned a strong reputation for quality across both non-vintage and prestige cuvées, with Rare standing as one of its most acclaimed wines. Its legacy is built on combining technical precision with a distinctive style that has made it a respected name in Champagne for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Piper-Heidsieck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122407284978,"sku":"FW-2223","price":669.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/1_2_3514.png?v=1777475894","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/piper-heidsieck-cuvee-rare-brut-champagne-1998-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}