Renowned cellar master Régis Camus, awarded the title of "Sparkling Winemaker of the Year" eight times by the International Wine Challenge jury, retired from Piper-Heidsieck in 2018 after a tenure of 22 years. The good news is that Régis is remains the mind behind for the House's tete de cuve Brut Rare Champagne. Produced only in the most exceptional vintages, only 11 vintages of Rare have been created in the last four decades. This 2008 rivals the sublime 1998 (produced only in magnums) as the best "Rare" ever as this rave suggest.
WINE SPECTATOR 97 POINTS - "Like a stallion out of the gate, this shows an initial explosion of power, in the form of mouthwatering flavors and fine texture, before quickly settling into an elegant gait. The racy acidity is seamlessly knit, buoying the lacy mousse and flavors of cassis, toasted brioche and tangerine, with accents of candied ginger, hazelnut and fleur de sel lingering on the long, creamy finish."
WINE SPECTATOR 97 POINTS - "Like a stallion out of the gate, this shows an initial explosion of power, in the form of mouthwatering flavors and fine texture, before quickly settling into an elegant gait. The racy acidity is seamlessly knit, buoying the lacy mousse and flavors of cassis, toasted brioche and tangerine, with accents of candied ginger, hazelnut and fleur de sel lingering on the long, creamy finish."
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