Such a vivid style here, a world away from heavy, red-fruited Blanc de Noirs toward blueberry, clementine and white peach fruit, crisply framed with citrusy energy and a refined clarity of texture. It almost feels as if there's Chardonnay at play. 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, based on the 2019 vintage. Piper-Hedisieck's first cuvée from 100% sustainably certified viticulture.

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.

(92+ points) 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. - Audrey Frick

A firm Champagne, with a fine, lively mousse, showing a waft of smoke that winds through flavors of toasted brioche, blackberry, grapefruit pith and almond skin. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Disgorged 2022. Drink now. - AN

(90+ points) The Piper-Heidsieck’s NV Extra-Brut Essentiel is a blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 36% Pinot Meunier and 19% Chardonnay (including 23% of reserve wines) and was disgorged in 2022 with a dosage of six grams per liter. It reveals aromas of orchard fruit, pear, peach, lemon oil and warm biscuits. The palate is medium to full-bodied, tense and pure, with a delicate mousse and a fresh, harmonious texture with a clean and precise finish. It's a well-crafted and classic Champagne. - Yohan Castaing