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Founded nearly 240 years ago by Florens-Louis Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck’s historical success has been shaped by a forward-thinking, pioneering spirit which continues today.

An early willingness to ‘twist the script’ on marketing conventions has led to Piper-Heidsieck’s longstanding relationship with the world of Cinema. They were the first Champagne House to feature on film, in Laurel and Hardy’s 1933 ‘Son’s of the Desert’, and became a firm favourite of Old Hollywood’s elite; Fred Astaire, Ava Gardner, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe being enthusiastic fans. Their dedication to innovation also extends to their long-term sustainability commitments. In 2022, Piper-Heidsieck was one of the first Champagne House to achieve B Corp Certification, illustrating an ongoing commitment to sustainability and improving both their social and environmental impact on the planet. In a similar vein, they also joined the International Wineries for Climate Action and invested in Vitibot, an innovative robotics business producing electric vineyard machinery that limits soil compaction and facilitates herbicide-free farming.

Concurrently, the quality of Piper-Heidsieck’s wines has never been finer, leading them to become the most-awarded Champagne House of the last Century. Their chief winemaker, Émilien Boutillat, is one of the youngest in Champagne’s history and has been driving standards even higher at Piper-Heidsieck since 2018. Émilien’s exceptional talents led him to be named ‘Sparkling Winemaker of the Year’ by the IWC in both 2023 and 2021 and shortlisted for 2024.

Piper-Heidsieck’s ‘Cuvée Brut’ is their house signature, made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier sourced from over 100 ‘crus’. The blend contains at least 25% reserve wines and is aged for a minimum of two years on its lees in Piper-Heidsieck’s cellars deep beneath Reims. It is elegant and balanced, punching well above its weight and representing remarkable quality and class.