Piper-Heidsieck

Hors-Serie Champagne1971

The initial nose is direct, opulent and spiced, with a powerful aromatic palette. The journey begins with a stroll through the undergrowth, which rapidly turns into the extravaganza of a spice market. Notes of liquorice and cloves give way to coffee and dark chocolate. Followed by black and dried fruits such as black currant, plum, damson, figs and dates, yielding to nuances of the Orient and dried flowers. HORS-SÉRIE 1971 continues to evolve magnificently in the glass. Its balance marries the perfect touch of gingerbread, candied tropical fruit with the slight bitterness of dark chocolate. The full harmonies develop on the palate, with a spectacular freshness for a fifty-year-old champagne. Its long finish coats the palate with a velvet touch. A perfect alliance of vinosity and lushness, its tautness reveals a contemporary style with vibrant accents of citrus. The finish highlights the vintage’s subtle effervescence as it rekindles that unique freshness.