The very essence of the House’s style

Essentiel Extra Brut

The very essence of the House’s style

A champagne for those who seek more. Essentiel Extra Brut is a pure and expressive cuvée. With a blend mirroring the House’s Brut signature—Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay—it draws its complexity from over 50 carefully selected crus across Champagne. Chef Winemaker Emilien Boutillat carefully selects exceptional terroirs and age-worthy wines to craft Essentiel Extra Brut—a bold expression of Piper-Heidsieck’s signature style, designed to shine in the world of gastronomy. Chef Winemaker Emilien Boutillat carefully selects exceptional terroirs and age-worthy wines to craft Essentiel Extra Brut—a bold expression of Piper-Heidsieck’s signature style, designed to shine in the world of gastronomy.

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Tasting notes

This Champagne unveils a symphony of toasted hazelnut, plum, grapefruit, and quince compote. Delicate whispers of acacia honey and brioche. Extended aging lends a velvety, creamy texture to the palate, while the low dosage unveils a pure expression of minerality and a delicate touch of salinity.

Aromas

Roasted hazelnut
Plum
Grapefruit
Quince paste
Acacia honey
Brioche

Textures

THE BLEND

MISE EN CAVE 2019

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44%
Pinot noir
34%
Meunier
22%
Chardonnay

Terroir

More than 50 crus

Vineyards

Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne and High Environmental Value level 3

OUR DISTINCTIONS

  • International Wine Challenge 2021
    NON VINTAGE CLASSIC BLEND CHAMPAGNE TROPHY
  • Wine Enthusiast 2024
    92/100
  • James Suckling 2024
    92/100
  • IWSC 2024
    GOLD
  • Mundus Vini 2024
    GOLD
  • CSWWC 2024
    GOLD

Tasting tips

Service temperature : 10 – 12°C
Cellaring : Crafted to age, perfect to enjoy now—your taste, your timeline! This champagne will develop its full expression and potential over time, until 15 years

Perfect Pairing

Finger food: Sablés parmigiano reggiano

Gastronomic recommendation : Breast of free-range poultry roasted on the bone, with lime, jus gras and parmesan cheese.