Piper Heidsieck, Brut Size:6x750ml it is quite structured in

it is quite structured in the mouth

I’m already confident in making certain points about vine selection that I’ll nonetheless defer until the introduction to next year’s Oregon report

Readers will notice that the early wines from the 1980s were called Vigneto Rancia

This was the only one of the Les Amis I found that showed its alcohol at all

rather jewelly nose – the Pinot most like a typical Central Otago Pinot so far to me (though this is probably not the intention at Felton Road)

Piper Heidsieck, Brut Size:6x750ml it is quite structured inThe 2008 Vintage Brut offers a clear and toasty aroma on the nose. Pure, fresh, lean and delicate but complex and mineral on the palate, this is a lithe and elegant, very finessed and persistent 2008 with grip and expression. This is a complex, intense yet light and very elegant Champagne with a pure, mineral structured and persistent finish.