Piper-Heidsieck Champagne House
ESTABLISHED
1785
OWNERSHIP
EPI, a holding company of Descours family bought both Heidsieck brands (Charles and Piper) from Remy Cointreau in 2011.
PRIMARY ADDRESS / Cellar Door
12 Allee du Vignoble 51000 Reims, France
Often confused with Charles Heidsieck which is made alongside Piper. Famed for their widely distributed red and gold labelled NV which dominates their production focus.
FRUIT SOURCED FROM
Unavailable
CHEF DE CAVE
Regis Camus
FAMOUS FOR
Billecart’s rose has always been a high seller, making up for 20% of their total production. More often than not, this will be the first rose you will try.
GENERAL WINEMAKING PROCESS
No oak process during production. All stainless steel, full malolactic fermentation,
GENERAL WINEMAKING STYLE
Fruity, sweet, bright and easily drinkable at an affordable price.
PRODUCTION PER YEAR
Estimated annual production of 4.4 million bottles a year making it the 8th largest production house in the world.
INTERESTING FACT
Their Brut NV is made to be drunk at cooler temperatures (6-8C) than the conventional champagne consumption temperature.
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