{"product_id":"2018-vintage-champagne-piper-heidsieck-gift-box","title":"2018 Vintage Champagne, Piper-Heidsieck - Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGolden Exuberance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thoughtful Christmas present with plenty to celebrate inside, this gift-boxed vintage Champagne brings together the reassurance of a historic house and the individuality of an exceptional growing season. Generous, expressive and beautifully polished, Piper-Heidsieck’s 2018 makes a delightful gift for a Champagne enthusiast, a generous thank-you to festive hosts or a special bottle to share around your own table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadiant and inviting, the 2018 opens with nectarine, ripe pear and red berries, followed by toasted almond, delicate pastry and a subtle suggestion of mocha. A floral lift brings elegance to the richer aromas, while hints of smoke and gentle spice add a savoury dimension. There is an appealing warmth to the fruit, capturing the sunshine of the vintage without losing the freshness that makes fine Champagne so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is generous yet precise, with a creamy mousse carrying raspberry, pineapple and citrus through a finely balanced, gently toasted finish. Bright acidity keeps the fruit lively, while a little peppery spice adds interest as the flavours linger. Already deliciously approachable, it has the substance to accompany a meal and the structure to develop further in the bottle. This is Champagne for those who enjoy expressive fruit, satisfying depth and a sense of occasion in every glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou want the present to be opened, the glasses brought out and the celebrations to begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe with butter-roasted lobster, seared scallops with cauliflower purée, roast chicken with morels, smoked salmon blinis, truffled mushroom tart or mature Comté.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 holds a special place in Piper-Heidsieck’s recent history as Émilien Boutillat’s debut vintage blend for the house. Drawn from sixteen crus, it combines Chardonnay’s finesse with the depth of Pinot Noir and a small contribution of Meunier. Extended lees ageing adds complexity to a wine whose personality remains unmistakably shaped by the warmth and abundant fruit of the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56477256122753,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2018VintageChampagne_Piper-Heidsieck-GiftBox.png?v=1793826682","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2018-vintage-champagne-piper-heidsieck-gift-box","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}