Limited Stocks. Price £225.00. You are entering in the field of haute couture Régis Camus, Cellar Master at Piper-Heidsieck Introduction to Rare: A heat wave like one never seen before struck France in the summer of 1976. Could it be possible to produce a cuvée worthy of the Maison under such conditions? After all, such an extraordinary event could produce an extraordinary cuvée. Thanks to their expertise and creativity, several men skilled in the art of winemaking transcended the disaster and tamed the unbridled natural forces that year to produce a cuvée of exquisite purity. It is known as Rare, in tribute to the events behind its creation. Since then, the Rare years where Nature unleashes its forces, a new cuvée is born. Rare Millesime 2002: A prestigious, classical prestige cuvee from 2002 vintage – structured, full-bodied and bursting with fruit. Elaborated with a majority of Chardonnays from the Montagne de Reims region (70%) and complemented with Pinots Noirs (30%) from the same region, this wine is a blend of 8 crus which matured for over 7 years in the House’s cellars. A 2002 vintage synonymous with richness and generosity. Tasting Notes: A dazzling, crystal-clear, citrine yellow gold enlivened by a delicate, shimmering effervescence. On the nose, the fruit emerges as delicate, golden, muted exotic fruits – mango and kiwifruit – and dried fruit – hazelnut, almond and fig. A touch of iodine enhances this wine’s flawless nose. The mild spices reflect the wine’s depth – white pepper, smoked tea and cocoa. In the mouth, a wine with depth but also honed, precise, in harmony. Voluptuous delicacy with meringue notes. Subtle nuances evoke distant lands – mint tea, lime, kumquat and exotic fruits such as pineapple and candied ginger. Rankings & Medals: 97/100 Wine Spectator 2015 18/20 Bettane & Desseauve 2017 Grand Gold Mundus Vini Competition 2015 &Mundus Vini Competition 2016 Gold Mondial de Bruxelles 2015,IWC 2016 &IWSC 2016 Platinum Decanter World Wine Awards Best in Show medal for Best Sparkling over £15 2016 Platinum Decanter Asia Wine Awards Best in Show medal for Best Sparkling Champagne Master for The Drinks Business Champagnes Masters