{"product_id":"piper-heidsieck-cuvee-rare-2008-champagne-75cl","title":"Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Rare 2008, Champagne, 75cl","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare\u003c\/strong\u003e is the prestige cuvée from \u003cstrong\u003ePiper-Heidsiec\u003c\/strong\u003ek and produced only in exceptional vintages. First released with the legendary 1976 vintage, it is made in remarkably small quantities and is now presented under the \u003cstrong\u003eRare Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e name in its distinctive, intricately decorated bottle. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003e70% Chardonnay \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e 30% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rare combines richness and a beautifully creamy texture with the freshness, precision and mineral character that define the cuvée. The 2008 shows citrus and orchard fruit alongside toasted brioche, hazelnut and spice, with a fine mousse, vibrant acidity and a long, saline finish. It remains remarkably youthful and has considerable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eDisgorged in June 2022 with a dosage of nine grams per liter, the 2008 Rare Millésime - tasted from bottle three years post-disgorgement - is \u003cstrong\u003estepping into its true enjoyment window\u003c\/strong\u003e. It opens with aromas of lemon oil, burnt buttered toast and roasted pineapple with a deft touch of smoky reduction. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, taut and comparatively lean relative to the 2012 and 2006 renditions, driven by an incisive spine of acidity and pillowy mousse but offering less in the way of texture. Stylistically akin to the 2013 but with cloudier skies and cooler nights contributing to an even more chiseled profile, yet simultaneously to a lower maturity. Drink 2024-2045.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e  The Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piper Heidsieck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55664384835960,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/0835\/0238\/files\/PiperHeidsieckRare2008bottlesquare.jpg?v=1789659852","url":"https:\/\/www.thewineroomscambridge.com\/products\/piper-heidsieck-cuvee-rare-2008-champagne-75cl","provider":"The Wine Rooms Cambridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}