‘The idea of Rare, as its name says, is to produce limited quantities in singular and exceptional vintages,’ said Émilien Boutillat, chief winemaker for both Rare and Piper-Heidsieck Champagnes, on the occasion of the London launch of Rare 2013.
‘It is rare because of the quantity, of the frequency and the singularity of each vintage that we produce.’ The 2013 vintage is only the 13th release of Rare since the debut of this prestige cuvée from the 1976 vintage in 1985.
Scroll down to see Anne Krebiehl MW’s tasting note and score for Champagne Rare 2013
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Anne Krebiehl MW’s tasting note and score for Champagne Rare 2013
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