91 Robert Parker
Based on the 2014 vintage, complemented by fully 35% reserve wines, the NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Essentiel was disgorged in 2019 with 4.8 grams per liter dosage—and the confluence of more reserve wines and more wine on cork gives this the edge over the other current releases I tasted from Piper-Heidsieck this year. Offering up aromas of yellow orchard fruit, nectarine, toasted nuts, warm biscuits and candied peel, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and nicely concentrated, with brisk acids and a pretty pinpoint mousse, concluding with a flavorful finish.<br/><br/>
Based on the 2014 vintage, complemented by fully 35% reserve wines, the NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Essentiel was disgorged in 2019 with 4.8 grams per liter dosage—and the confluence of more reserve wines and more wine on cork gives this the edge over the other current releases I tasted from Piper-Heidsieck this year. Offering up aromas of yellow orchard fruit, nectarine, toasted nuts, warm biscuits and candied peel, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and nicely concentrated, with brisk acids and a pretty pinpoint mousse, concluding with a flavorful finish.<br/><br/>