Piper-Heidsieck

Founded over 240 years ago by Florens-Louis Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck’s success has been shaped by a forward-thinking, pioneering spirit which continues to this day. The quality of the Piper-Heidsieck wines has never been better, leading them to be the most-awarded Champagne House of the last century and earn the title of ‘Supreme World Champion’ at the 2025 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships. Their chief winemaker, Émilien Boutillat, is one of the youngest in Champagne’s history and has been driving standards ever higher at Piper-Heidsieck since 2018. Émilien’s exceptional talents led him to be named ‘Sparkling Winemaker of the Year’ by the IWC in both 2023 and 2021.

The House has a longstanding relationship with the world of art and cinema, being the first Champagne House to appear on film (in Laurel and Hardy’s 1933 ‘Sons of the Desert’), and a firm favourite of the stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age (Fred Astaire, Ava Gardner, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe were all enthusiastic fans). Piper-Heidsieck has been served at many Academy Awards ceremonies, enjoyed a long-term partnership with the Cannes Film Festival and is the official Champagne partner of the Olivier Awards.

In 2022, Piper-Heidsieck was one of the first Champagne Houses to achieve B-Corp Certification, illustrating an ongoing commitment to sustainability and improving both their social and environmental impact on the planet. In a similar vein, they also joined the International Wineries for Climate Action and invested in Vitibot, an innovative robotics business producing electric vineyard machinery that limits soil compaction and facilitates herbicide-free farming.

Piper-Heidsieck’s ‘Cuvée Brut’ is the House signature, made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier sourced from over 100 ‘Crus’. The blend contains at least 25% reserve wines and is aged for a minimum of two years on its lees in Piper-Heidsieck’s cellars deep beneath Reims. It is elegant and balanced, punching well above its weight and representing remarkable quality and class. The Rosé is a gastronomic champagne made with 5% red wine from Les Riceys in the southern Côte des Bar. This addition, alongside 15% reserve wine, gives the final blend impressive structure and intensity without sacrificing refinement. The ‘Cuvée Sublime’ is one of Champagne’s best-loved Demi-Secs. With an indulgent dosage of 33 grams per litre and a bright bite of acidity, it shows exquisite balance and generosity, making it an elegant partner for desserts or cheeses.

The 2018 Vintage is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 47% Pinot Noir, and 3% Meunier, sourced primarily from 1er and Grand Cru vineyards and aged for a minimum of four years on its lees. Defined by outstanding freshness, it is expressive and fruit-driven, with notes of nectarine, raspberry and plums, lifted by exotic notes of pineapple.

The ‘Essentiel’ range is made in limited quantities and reserved exclusively for independent merchants and the on-trade. The range includes an Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut and Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, crafted from grapes specifically selected from around 50 ‘Crus’ across Champagne. A combination of 30% reserve wine, low dosage (four to six grams per litre) and extended lees ageing (at least three years) results in elegant wines with notable ageing potential.

In addition to their award-winning Champagnes, Piper-Heidsieck produce the ‘Hors-Série’ collection of limited release still wines. The ‘Hors-Série’ Côteaux Champenois contrast Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir from the two Grand Crus of Aÿ and Ambonnay. The former showcases the signature minerality of Aÿ, while the latter demonstrates the richness and opulence of Ambonnay. The ‘Hors-Série’ White Marlborough Pinot Noir is a collaboration between Émilien Boutillat and Kevin Judd of Greywacke. Émilien spent some of his career working in New Zealand and jumped at the opportunity to work with Kevin on this project. They have married the winemaking traditions of the Côteaux Champenois with prime Marlborough Pinot Noir to create a wine that is truly one of a kind.