{"product_id":"piper-heidsieck-essentiel-extra-brut-champagne-gift-box","title":"Essentiel Extra Brut, Piper-Heidsieck - Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTailored Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thoughtful Christmas gift for someone who enjoys Champagne with a little more depth, Essentiel combines the polish of Piper-Heidsieck with a particularly dry, finely balanced style. Presented in a gift box, it makes a generous thank-you to festive hosts, a welcome addition to a Champagne lover’s collection or a delicious way to begin a special evening. Extended ageing brings richness and complexity, while its freshness keeps every glass inviting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecise, expressive and quietly luxurious, Essentiel opens with crisp apple, grapefruit and ripe pear, followed by toasted hazelnut, almond and warm brioche. Quince and a delicate suggestion of acacia honey lend generosity to the bouquet, while subtle citrus blossom and a saline mineral edge keep it beautifully lifted. There is real depth beneath the freshness, with the aromas unfolding gradually as the wine warms in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate combines a creamy, finely textured mousse with bright acidity and a clean, dry finish. Orchard fruit and citrus move through layers of pastry and roasted nuts, supported by a savoury richness that makes this as rewarding at the table as it is before dinner. Its low dosage allows the fruit and texture to take centre stage, delivering precision without austerity. Delicious on release, it also has the substance to develop further complexity with careful cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou want the first glass to feel every bit as considered as the dinner that follows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe with freshly shucked oysters, Parmesan sablés, crab on toasted brioche, pan-fried scallops, roast chicken with lemon and thyme or a wild mushroom tart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssentiel is Piper-Heidsieck’s more gastronomic interpretation of its house style, created through carefully selected vineyard parcels, extended lees ageing and a restrained Extra Brut dosage. A blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay from more than fifty crus, it brings together the breadth of Champagne with the precision of meticulous blending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56477260841345,"sku":null,"price":41.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/EssentielExtraBrut_Piper-Heidsieck-GiftBox.png?v=1794421468","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/piper-heidsieck-essentiel-extra-brut-champagne-gift-box","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}