Rare *
Rare used to be the Prestige Cuvée of Piper-Heidsieck, although it was separated as a brand after the 2002 vintage. It is currently made by Piper Chef de Cave Émilien Boutillat, though, and there is a certain family resemblance - beautifully pure, slightly exotically-toned Chardonnay leads, with pristine Pinot Noir in support. Reductive, long-live…
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