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Veuve Fourny Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Cuvee R Vertus
France, Champagne
98/100
Overall rating
3/5
Value for money
€61,00
€415,00/pcs.
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Presented in a gift box, Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Rare Brut Rosé 2008 is a prestige vintage Champagne from a year celebrated for its freshness and ageing potential. The supplied blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir brings together finesse and structure, with more than a decade of cellar ageing adding depth and complexity.
Tasting Notes
The supplied tasting description notes a lively mousse and a pale golden appearance. Aromas of citrus, white peach and pear lead into almond, brioche and gentle spice. The palate is concentrated yet fresh, with apple and citrus, pronounced minerality and a subtle saline edge, finishing with lingering notes of honey and nuts.
The 2008 vintage’s acidity and extended ageing support further development in bottle. Its colour and tasting details should be checked against the specific Rosé bottling, as the supplied notes describe a pale-gold profile.
Production
The wine is described as a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, sourced primarily from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs. The cool, high-acid character of the 2008 vintage contributes freshness and structure, and the Champagne spent more than ten years ageing in the cellars. Harvesting and vinification details were not provided.
Food & Serving
Serve well chilled, around 8–10°C, with shellfish, caviar or refined dishes featuring truffle. It can also be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif. Pour gently into a Champagne glass; decanting is generally unnecessary, though a brief rest in the glass can allow the wine’s aromas to unfold.
Producer
Piper-Heidsieck was founded in Reims in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck and has become one of Champagne’s historic houses. Its prestige cuvées showcase selected vintages and the region’s tradition of long cellar ageing. The house’s work with both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reflects Champagne’s ability to balance finesse with depth.
| Type | Champagne |
| Producer | Champagne Piper-Heidsieck |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing |
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