Piper-Heidsieck started out as a cloth and wine trading company Heidsieck & Co which was founded by Florens-Louis Heidsieck in 1785. His distinctive champagne’s reputation quickly spread and won favor at court.

The Piper-Heidsieck Maison owns precious wine-growing land from the Montagne de Reims to the Cote des Bar. The blend of its signature cuvee is 55 to 60% Pinot Noir for structure, 10 to 15% Chardonnay grapes which add elegant nuances, 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier which enhances fruitiness, and 10 to 15% reserve wines which provide consistency from year to year.

Vinification is done separately by variety and by vineyard in order to preserve their unique characters and offer maximum blending flexibility.

The NV Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Cuvee Brut is a Champagne blend produced by Piper Heidsieck in the renowned Champagne region of France. This white Champagne, sealed with a crown cap, boasts an alcohol content of 12.0%.

The wine is notable for its sustainable viticulture, as it is Piper Heidsieck's first cuvée entirely from 100% sustainably certified vineyards. The blend predominantly consists of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with a smaller proportion of Chardonnay. Aged for four years prior to release, the wine has a dosage of 4 grams per liter.

Professional reviewers have given this Champagne favorable scores, reflecting its quality and complexity. Decanter awarded it a score of 92, describing it as having "a vivid style" with flavors of "blueberry, clementine and white peach fruit, crisply framed with citrusy energy and a refined clarity of texture" (Decanter, 10/31/2023).

Wine Enthusiast rated the wine slightly higher at 93 points, praising its bone-dry character and the bottle aging that "softened the wine's texture and created an attractive toasty edge to the ripe apple and pear flavors" (Wine Enthusiast, 12/31/2022).

Wine Spectator also gave the wine a commendable score of 91, highlighting its "fine, lively mousse" and a complex palate with "flavors of toasted brioche, blackberry, grapefruit pith and almond skin" (Wine Spectator, 12/15/2023).

James Suckling provided a 92-point review, noting aromas of "apricots, white strawberries, peach pits, almonds and pastries" and describing it as "creamy and balanced, medium-bodied, with silky bubbles and a nicely savory and dry finish" (James Suckling, 7/20/2023).

Jeb Dunnuck gave it a 92+ score, emphasizing its fresh and inviting nature with "pure notes of orange blossoms, fresh brioche, and fresh peach" and praising its potential for aging over the next decade (Jeb Dunnuck, 11/17/2023).

Lastly, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it 90+ points, appreciating its "aromas of orchard fruit, pear, peach, lemon oil and warm biscuits" and noting its "medium to full-bodied, tense and pure" palate with a "delicate mousse and a fresh, harmonious texture" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 4/20/2023).

In summary, the NV Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Cuvee Brut is a well-crafted Champagne that has garnered excellent reviews for its vibrant and complex profile, making it a commendable choice for enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike.