Piper-Heidsieck Hors-Série 1971 — a half-century on the lees, a living piece of Champagne history.
From Piper-Heidsieck, founded in 1785 in Reims, the Hors-Série draws on the house's deepest cellar reserves. This 1971 rested some fifty years on its lees before release — an exceedingly rare, fully mature Champagne of profound depth and character.
Full-bodied and creamy from extraordinary lees ageing, yet lifted by vibrant acidity. Layers of dried fruit, toast and honeycomb unfold with remarkable persistence.
| Type | Hors-Série Vintage Champagne |
| Brand | Piper-Heidsieck |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir & Chardonnay |
| Region | Champagne (Reims), France |
| Vintage | 1971 |
| Ageing | ~50 years on lees |
| Alcohol | Around 12% ABV |
| Bottle | 75cl |
Lightly chilled at 10–12°C in a white-wine glass to reveal its mature complexity.
Roasted meats, creamy cheeses, rich seafood like lobster or scallops, and decadent desserts.
Yes — a genuinely rare, half-century-aged Champagne, an extraordinary collector's gift.
