Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Rose Sauvage (N.V.)

Rose Sauvage, meaning Wild Rose in French, is not your typical Champagne Rose. A high proportion of Pinot Noir results in a bold, deep-hued rosé and a palate that is structured, full-bodied, and yet distinctly elegant. This unique, fruity Champagne, carefully crafted from over 100 crus, is guaranteed to delight all the senses.

A brisk, original and juicy wine which simultaneously offers black cherry, blackberry, pink grapefruit and blood orange notes. This structure and fruitiness are enriched with warm, spicy notes of Espelette pepper, tea, and liquorice.

Tasting Notes

92 Wine Spectator
A deeply-hued, vinous rosé, almost garnet in color, this distinctive version offers dried cherry and currant flavors, accented by delicate dried thyme, graphite and singed orange peel notes. Well-recommended for food, this is firm and lightly chalky in texture, with a lingering, mineral-laced finish. Drink now through 2023.

90 Wine & Spirits
A powerful, red-fruited Champagne, this needs air to get past its initially rustic feel. As the alcohol and tannins integrate into the wine, it takes on a vinous character with exotic scents of Asian spice and hibiscus. Pour it with tea-smoked duck.

90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The NV Rosé Sauvage Brut has a dark salmon color (thanks to the 25% of red wine) and offers an intense, aromatic, almost meaty bouquet of red fruits (red currant, cherries) along with earthy, chalky and yeasty brioche flavors. Vinous indeed on the nose! On the palate, this is a very clear, fresh and aromatic Rosé that comes a long as a sparkling red wine like Trollinger. It's so charming, round and fresh but also dry and well structured. The finish is clear, dry and cleansing, just gorgeous. This is a perfect Champagne to be served with fish, white meat and even barbeque.

90 Decanter
Rich, full, fruit-driven rosé with generous amounts of ripe dark fruit and satisfying density on the palate; almost tannic nuance; great with food.

90 Jeb Dunnuck
The NV Champagne Rosé Sauvage sports a medium ruby color as well as a vivid nose of wild strawberries, caramelized cherries, and herbes de Provence. It's medium-bodied and supple, with a fleshy, racy texture and a good finish. It’s another outstanding Champagne from this house and will drink beautifully for upwards of a decade.