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Rare Millésime 2006
96/100

Rare

Millésime 2006 75cl

A glistening golden robe with green highlights, threaded through with a harmonious, lively mousse. On the nose, notes of apricot pastry, orange zest and mango unfold into vanilla, toasted bread and delicate oriental spices. On the palate, candied apricot and soft spices envelop the mouth with an…

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Notes & tasting

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Presentation
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Main tenant une coupe de champagne
96 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
The mineral, citrus-driven tension of the 2006 vintage lends this Champagne a striking vivacity despite eleven years of maturation.
Roundness
Extended lees ageing and grapes sourced from Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs develop an opulent, silky texture on the palate.
Power
The concentrated intensity of this sun-drenched vintage expresses itself through deep aromas of dried apricot, toasted bread and oriental spices.
Length
The finish lingers on Espelette pepper and grilled honey drops, bearing witness to an exceptional aromatic persistence.

TASTING NOTES

A glistening golden robe with green highlights, threaded through with a harmonious, lively mousse. On the nose, notes of apricot pastry, orange zest and mango unfold into vanilla, toasted bread and delicate oriental spices. On the palate, candied apricot and soft spices envelop the mouth with an opulent warmth, underpinned by a mineral, citrus-driven tension, before a lingering finish of Espelette pepper.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

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Gravure grappe de raisin
9g/LDosage
70%Chardonnay
30%Pinot Noir

Terroirs

A blend drawn exclusively from 8 Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs (Avize, Oger) and the Montagne de Reims (Villers-Marmery, Verzy), marrying the chalky finesse of Chardonnay with the structure of Pinot Noir from Verzy. Eleven years of maturation on lees in Champagne cellars have forged the complexity and depth of this exceptional vintage.

Rare

About this house

Rare Champagne is the prestige cuvée of Piper-Heidsieck, born in 1976 at the instigation of Mireille Guiliano, the house's ambassador at the time. It is produced only in exceptional years and to date numbers but a handful of vintages across half a century of existence, making it one of the most sought-after cuvées in Champagne.

Founded in Reims in 1785, Piper-Heidsieck marries historic heritage with contemporary rigour. Its cellars, hewn into the chalky subsoil beneath Reims, provide ideal conditions for the slow maturation that shapes the singular, oriental character of Rare Champagne.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif

Aperitif

Sa mousse fine et ses notes épicées s'accordent à merveille avec des gougères dorées au comté.

Starter

Starter

L'opulence du Rare 2006, entre abricot confit et épices orientales, dialogue magnifiquement avec la richesse soyeuse d'un foie gras.

Main course

Main course

La puissance aromatique et la longueur en bouche de ce champagne d'exception trouvent leur égal dans la majesté d'une volaille aux truffes.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “Millésime 2006” cuvée by Rare

4.9/5 · 19 reviews

Virginie G.

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Magnificent

Chosen as a gift. Full-bodied and lively, perfectly balanced. A serious and professional approach. Unbeatable value for money.

Fanny R.

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To be redone

Perfect for a dinner with friends. Complex aromas and lovely liveliness. Sturdy packaging, no breakages. Well done to the whole team.

Nathalie G.

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A safe bet

A gift for my parents. A delightful, rich and refined wine. A purchase I don’t regret.

Timoté D.

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Excellent

Recommended by a friend – spot on. Notes of dried fruit and honey – superb. The follow-up email is a real bonus. My guests loved it.

Adrien C.

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Delicious

Perfect for a wedding. Refined and full of charm. Brilliant from start to finish.

Adeline J.

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Well done

Open for our New Year’s Eve dinner. A real treat, perfectly balanced. A professional, well-designed website. A great success.

Todd T.

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Won over

Planned for Christmas, and it went perfectly. Elegant and sophisticated – absolutely flawless. No complaints about the logistics. Highly recommended.

David C.

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A real treat

Had a drink with my colleagues. Fresh and delicious – a lovely balance. Just what we needed.

Rodfey M.

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A lovely bottle

This 2006 vintage is superb. Round on the palate, with lovely structure. A flawless wine – well done.

Jeannine C.

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Absolutely brilliant

Carefully packaged as a gift. Expect brioche-like notes and minerality. I highly recommend it.

Ashley M.

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Pure pleasure

Delivered in a lovely box. Notes of citrus and a hint of brioche – brilliant. Flawless delivery, as usual. A real treat – well done again.

Boute N.

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I recommend

It really lives up to its reputation. A champagne with real class. Well packaged, and arrived without a scratch. Quite simply, nothing to complain about.

Yohan L.

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No complaints

A lovely surprise on opening. A bold attack and a lingering finish. A clear website and easy ordering. The sort of bottle that everyone can agree on.

Christian P.

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The best

I was looking for a lovely champagne. Long-lasting bubbles and an expressive bouquet. Premium packaging – that’s a real treat. Pure delight.

Valentin L.

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Exceptional

I fell in love with it straight away. A golden colour, a delicate mousse – a real treat. The ordering process was straightforward and payment was secure. Thank you for this wonderful discovery.

Martin P.

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Stunning

Romantic for a romantic dinner for two. Refined, precise and devilishly charming. Received within the stated delivery time. I’ll be placing another order.

Mina E.

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Perfect

Highly recommended for the whole family. Great depth, on a par with the leading brands. A prompt reply to my enquiry before I bought it. You’re sure to love it.

Joud A.

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Perfect as a gift

Chosen for a special dinner. A gourmet champagne, full of character. A lovely surprise – thank you.

Émilie B.

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A marvel

Perfect for a birthday. Delicate bubbles that melt in the mouth. I’ll definitely be ordering again.