1985 Piper-Heidsieck Rare

The 1985 Champagne Rare is fleshy with apricot and saltiness and comes from one of the driest vintages ever. Offering notes of toast and mocha, its saltiness is profound, long-lasting, and mouthwatering, with a fleshy texture. Le Contraste is what this will be called. Emilien Boutillat took over as Chef de Cave at Piper-Heidsieck for Régis Camus in 2018. A native of Champagne, Mr. Boutillat has a versatile background in winemaking, having worked for several wineries worldwide, including prestigious estates such as Château Margaux in Bordeaux and Peter Michael in Sonoma, California. He also spent time in Chile, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Franschhoek, South Africa, where he produced Cap Classique (sparkling wines).