1979 Piper-Heidsieck Rare
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Score 96/100 · James Suckling, Oct 2025
Amber in the glass, this Champagne is fully evolved, with aromas of dried mushrooms, apples, apricot juice, butter, pastry, chalk, pineapple and lychees. Caramel flavors with zesty acidity, fine bubbles and a medium body. Impressive energy on the palate, with fruity depth. Disgorged in the eighties. Drink now.
Critic scores
Critic scores
94
94/100
Average Score
92
92/100
Jancis Robinson MW
96
96/100
James Suckling
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91 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr 2008
The 1979 Piper Heidsieck was not especially complex, but it more than compensated for that shortcoming with exquisite overall harmony and balance.
92 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 92/100 · Jancis Robinson MW
96 points
James Suckling
Score 96/100 · James Suckling
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