# 2013 Piper-Heidsieck Rare Brut Millesime A **bright, elegant Champagne** with a pale golden hue and fine, persistent mousse. The nose opens delicately with white flowers, citrus, and black tea, evolving to reveal layers of toasted brioche, apple blossoms, and exotic fruit notes like kumquat and pineapple.

On the palate, it balances creamy richness—meringue, whipped cream, and marzipan—with crisp acidity and mineral tension, finishing with a subtle smokiness and saline complexity. Aged over a decade on the lees, this **70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir** blend from premier crus shows remarkable structure and longevity, drinking beautifully now through 2044. Pair with shellfish, white fish, or delicate white meats; equally at home as an aperitif or with refined canapés.