Piper Heidsieck, Rare Vintage:1998 It has aged better than

It has aged better than Les Asteries and I would be inclined to drink this over the next 5-7 years

airy and ultra pure nose of mineral-suffused red pinot fruit that is in perfect keeping with the finely detailed

this possesses the most elegant and complete nose of the group with highly complex

During my visit in May

the Mouchère is even better

Piper Heidsieck, Rare Vintage:1998 It has aged better thanA beautifully bright and expressive Champagne, with precision and vivid acidity throughout; roasted coffee bean and graphite notes lead to a rich palate of toasted brioche, crystallized honey, bergamot and crme de cassis. Exotic ground spice details of cardamom, ginger and anise show on the finish. Tasted from magnum. Drink now through 2030. 15 cases imported. AN