Piper Heidsieck, Rare Vintage:1998 but it will nonetheless reward

but it will nonetheless reward a bit of bottle age

the 2016 is flat-out stunning

menthol and mocha overtones give the 2016 beguiling aromatic presence to match its layered

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

I now wonder what the 2013 is going to be like

Piper Heidsieck, Rare Vintage:1998 but it will nonetheless rewardA 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