Piper Heidsieck Extra Brut Essentiel NV (750ML)

91 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The NV Extra Brut Essentiel, a blend of 44% Pinot Noir, 34% Pinot Meunier and 22% Chardonnay with 27% reserve wines, opens with smoky melted butter. This reductive smokiness continues on the palate, where licorice overtones add aromatic highlights. The fine smooth mousse is exemplary, providing a smooth texture to this balanced wine, which is quite a step up from the Cuvée. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. (Lot L2306893072) - Anne Krebiehl MW (Drink between 2024-2028)" 02/25

92+ Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: " Based on the 2018 vintage and Emelie's first vintage as the chef de cave, the NV Champagne Essentiel Extra Brut is 44% Pinot Noir, 34% Meunier, and the rest Chardonnay, with 27% reserve wine. It’s aged for four years prior to release with 4 grams per liter dosage. A brilliant pale yellow hue, the NV Champagne Essentiel Extra Brut is fresh and inviting, with a rounded and floral profile, offering pure notes of orange blossoms, fresh brioche, and fresh peach, It reveals a pure, ripe character on the palate, with a rounded mouthfeel, a pillowy mousse, balanced notes of grapefruit citrus, and a touch of warmth from the vintage. A very attractive wine, it will certainly have the potential to age over the coming 10 years."

92 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: " This has aromas of apricots, white strawberries, peach pits, almonds and pastries. Creamy and balanced, medium-bodied, with silky bubbles and a nicely savory and dry finish. Based on 2018 vintage. 44% pinot noir, 34% meunier and 22% chardonnay. 4g/L dosage. Drink now."