As Piper-Heidsieck’s most recent creation, the Essentiel Blanc de Noirs cuvée pays tribute to the Champagne black grape varieties: Pinot Noir —an emblematic grape in the history of the HOUSE —and Meunier. Essentiel Blanc de Noirs is exclusively elaborated with grapes from VDC certified vineyards,  10 crus from the Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley and the Côte des Bar.

Aged for three years, with an extra-brut dosage (5g/L), Essentiel Blanc de Noirs is composed with 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Meunier with no reserve wine. 

An innovative approach by  Émilien Boutillat 

As a guardian of Piper-Heidsieck’s legacy, the Chief Winemaker has brought to life a new interpretation of Pinot Noir in his first one-of-a-kind cuvée. It is the perfect blend of Émilien’s unique personality and Piper-Heidsieck’s own historic identity. 

Intentionally unconventional, this Blanc de Noirs breaks free from traditional standards with daring freshness and elegance. The key word for this cuvée is balance, a wine where character meets elegance, complexity is driven by freshness, balanced aromas and the right interpretation of the terroir.  

A delicate sensory experience dominated by freshness 

Its nose is marked by yellow fruits that develop into red and black fruits, smoky and spicy notes of honey and paprika. It is crisp and generous on the palate, with hints of citrus fruits followed by raspberry and myrtle leaves. The finish is round with elegance and tension, producing a delicate balance.  

Like Piper-Heidsieck, this Blanc de Noirs fully embracesits unconventional side, offering many tasting possibilities.

Commited to nature, by nature 

Almost two decades ago, Piper-Heidsieck embarked on an environmental journey by adopting a sustainable approach to winegrowing and respecting the environment. In 2015, the House obtained the dual certification of HVE3 (High Environmental Value) and VDC (Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne) in its vineyards. 

Essentiel Blanc de Noirs is the first cuvée crafted with grapes from these unique vineyards. The House thrives on working closely with its partner winegrowers by supporting them through the environmental transition of their vineyards, with the ambitious objectives of 100% of them committed to VDC certification by 2025.  

In addition, Piper-Heidsieck is implementing a progressive CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policy. In 2022, the House received the coveted B Corp certification.

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