93+ points

2012 Piper-Heidsieck Vintage Brut

William Kelley, Wine Advocate, August 2019

“Unfurling in the glass with incipiently complex aromas of citrus oil, wheat toast, fresh peach and crisp orchard fruit, the newly released 2012 Vintage Brut is full-bodied, deep and tightly wound, with excellent concentration, racy acids and a fine mousse, concluding with a long and penetrating finish. Even though it's still a little reserved after its recent disgorgement,”

91+ points

Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Sublime

William Kelley, Wine Advocate, August 2019

“A very creditable contribution to what has become an unfashionable genre is Piper-Heidsieck's NV Demi-Sec Cuvée Sublime, a lovely wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of honeyed peaches, fresh pastry, nectarine and caramelized citrus. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with good depth at the core, racy acids and a fine mousse, concluding with a precise finish that avoids any suggestion of cloying sweetness despite its off-dry style. Expect it to sing with additional bottle age.”

91 points

2017 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Rouge

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, February 2021

“Nicely crafted, this red sports bright raspberry notes cut with anise, cola and dried floral flavors. Welcoming savory undertones of olive, garrigue and hot stone accentuate the savory spice details on the long finish. Muscular tannins. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan. Drink now through 2026. 8,200 cases made, 336 cases imported.”

93 points

2017 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Rouge

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, May 2019

“The 2017 Languedoc Saint Drezery Tête de Bélier is a sexy blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 5% each Carignan and Mourvèdre. Smoke, garrigue and black-cherry scents all combine on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is spicy, rich and concentrated, offering plenty of substance to chew on and adding hints of licorice on the long finish.”

93-95 points

2017 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Rouge

Jeb Dunnuck, April 2019

“The 2017 Tête De Belier shows the changing style at this estate and offers a more Northern Rhône vibe in its green olive, bacon fat, smoked herbs, and meaty black fruits. Based on 70% Syrah, 20% Grenache, and the rest Mourvèdre and Carignan, aged in barrel, it’s medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated yet focused texture, and a great finish. It’s going to benefit from a year or two of bottle age.”

88 points

2019 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Rosé

Wine Enthusiast, November 2021

91 points

2019 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Rosé

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, June 2020

“Almost entirely Mourvèdre (the appellation requires the wine to be a blend), the 2019 Languedoc Tête de Bélier Rosé features strawberry-like aromas alongside hints of crushed stone, tropical fruit (guava?) and fresh citrus. It's on the full-bodied side of things for a rosé, yet it doesn't come across as being heavy or overly rich, just concentrated, with a long, silky finish.”

89 points

2019 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Rosé

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, December 2020

“Delicately laced white raspberry and melon notes are underscored with mineral, tangerine and floral accents in this supple rosé, with details of mineral, herb and spice gaining traction on the finish. Mourvèdre and Grenache. Drink now. 2,900 cases made, 761 cases imported.”

91 points

2019 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Rosé

Jeb Dunnuck, August 2020

“Another beautiful rosé from this estate that does everything right, the 2019 Languedoc Tete Belier Rose reveals a light pink color as well as beautiful notes of white peach, strawberries, and flowers. Made mostly from Mourvèdre, it's medium-bodied, has perfectly integrated acidity, terrific balance, and a clean, dry, juicy finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. It's a gem of a rosé that can be enjoyed on its own or with any number of tapas or starters.”

90 points

2018 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, June 2020

“A barrel-fermented and aged blend of 40% Viognier with 30% each Marsanne and Roussanne, the 2018 Languedoc Tête de Bélier Blanc is smoky on the nose, with scents of grilled stone fruit and pineapple. It's medium to full-bodied, plump and round in the mouth, then boasts hints of citrus pith on the silky, lingering finish.”

90 points

2018 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, January 2022

“This white is broad and spicy, with accents of clove marking the mango, white peach and pineapple flavors interwoven with details of honey and toast. Savory notes of mineral, white pepper and herb round out the long finish. Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Drink now through 2023. 2,500 cases made, 336 cases imported.”

94 points

2018 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Jeb Dunnuck, August 2020

“Based on 40% Viognier and 30% each of Marsanne and Roussanne that was fermented and aged in barrel, the 2018 Tete De Belier Blanc offers a rich yet pure and vibrant bouquet of apricots, white flowers, honeysuckle, brioche, and caramelized pineapple. It's beautifully done, medium to full-bodied, has both richness and freshness, and a great finish. It's a brilliant white that reminds me slightly of a Condrieu from the likes of Andre Perret. Drink it over the coming year or three.”

92-94 points

2017 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, May 2019

“A barrel-fermented wine based mainly on Roussanne, the 2017 Languedoc Saint Drezery Tête de Bélier Blanc looks to be another thrilling example of this bottling. Hints of toast highlight notes of marshmallow, apricot and pineapple on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is creamy and ripe, then brought into crisp focus on the long finish by hints of white pepper and tannin.”

93 points

2017 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Jeb Dunnuck, April 2019

“The 2017 Tête De Belier Blanc is a blend of 40% each of Marsanne and Roussanne, with the balance Grenache Blanc and Viognier. This rocking white boasts rock star notes of white peach, caramelized white currants, white flowers, and brioche, with just a touch of crushed rock-like minerality, Deep, rich, and layered on the palate, with full-bodied richness, it stays fresh, balanced, and elegant.”

91 points

2018 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Jeb Dunnuck, August 2020

“Based on Syrah and Grenache brought up mostly in concrete tanks, the 2018 Languedoc Prestige comes from older vines and limestone soils not far from the Pic Saint Loup appellation in the Languedoc. Incredibly consistent, it sports a deep purple hue as well as a ripe, sexy bouquet of both red and black fruits intermixed with lots of spice, chocolate, and earthy, peppery nuances. Beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, with a pure, velvety mouthfeel and a great finish, it's going to evolve for a solid 3-5 years, possibly even a decade, although there's no need to delay gratification, as it's beautiful today.”

89 points

2018 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, June 2020

“The mainly tank-aged 2018 Languedoc Prestige is a blend of Syrah and Grenache. Possessing more depth and structure than the Argali bottling, it offers scents of cherries and blackberries on the nose, followed by flavors of dark fruit and chocolate and a medium to full-bodied palate lined with silky tannins. There's just enough grip to support 3-4 years of aging.”

88 points

2017 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, January 2022

“Meaty undertones mark the dried red berry, white pepper and garrigue elements of this taut red. Shows details of hot stone on the finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2024. 22,200 cases made, 6,800 cases imported.”

90 points

2017 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, May 2019

“The entry-level red is the 2017 Languedoc Saint Drezery Prestige, a blend of Syrah and Grenache, aged mainly in tank. It's a ripe, soft, fruity wine, powered by plums and accented by gentle cola and spice notes. Drink this lush, medium to full-bodied red over the next several years.”

93 points

2017 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Jeb Dunnuck, April 2019

“Ripe, meaty black cherries, black olives, pepper, and garrigue notes all emerge from the 2017 Prestige, which is a tank-aged blend of 55% Grenache and 45% Syrah sourced from the Saint Drézéry region of the Languedoc. Deep, full-bodied, and downright sexy, it’s loaded with fruit, has sweet tannins, and terrific purity of fruit as well as character. Drink it any time over the coming 7-8 years.”

92 points

2017 Puech-Haut La Closerie

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, January 2021

“A powerful red with a broad profile, packed with blackberry, olive, dark chocolate and garrigue notes that are refined and backed by black peppercorn, cured meat and hot stone details. Nicely integrated tannins. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2028. 5,900 cases made, 2,200 cases imported.”