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Up to $98 LESS than the Online Average Price ($298)
The 13th vintage in four decades! Since debut in 1985 with the 1976!
2013 Piper Rare Millesime Brut Vintage Champagne
- Enjoy now or age until 2044
- 2013 = 97pt Vintage in Champagne
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This tete de cuvée is only made only made in years when weather conditions are considered perfect for what their cellarmaster Regis Camus calls 'an extraordinary cuvée', when the grapes receive enough heat to become truly lush. The first Rare vintage was made in 1976 after an incredibly intense heatwave. Since then, there have only been 13 Rare cuvées: 1976, 1979, 1985, 1988, 1990, 1998, 1999, 2002 and 2006, 2007 (their first-ever rosé), 2008 and 2008 rosé, and now the 2013.
Rare cuvées can contain up to 17 crus, from some of the best sites throughout the Champagne region. The blends can be different from one vintage to another, too: their Cellar Master blends among the different crus just like an artist would use different colors in his painting palette. The style remains the same but the components will change according to the vintage.
For more background on this exceptional Champagne, check out Master of Wine Anne Krebiehl's recent Decanter Magazine article here.
And in case you haven't heard yet, 2013 was another great vintage for Champagne, as you can see in this quote from Antonio Galloni:
"The best wines, those from sites with low yields, show tremendous concentration, depth and power allied to bright acidities and low pHs, a version of 2008 but with more mid-palate richness."
We have just 9 bottles left at the lowest pricing in the country!
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2013 Piper-Heidsieck "Cuvée Rare" Brut Champagne
98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"Originally a part of the legendary Piper-Heidsieck Champagne house, Rare is moving their Champagne Millésime to a new brand and wants it to stand alone. (Think Delamotte and Salon.) The 13th vintage for this cuvée, the 2013 Champagne Millésime is a blend of 70% Chardonnay with the rest Pinot Noir, with the majority of the blend coming from the Montagne de Reims Grand Cru and Premier Cru. A bright yellow hue, its aromatics are exquisite and well-balanced, with fresh notes of key lime, candied apple, fresh croissant dough, fresh pineapple, and honeysuckle. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with a rounded and supple texture and a pillowy mousse. It’s long on the palate and has a silky personality as well as a long, pristine finish. It has a fantastic balance of decadence and freshness, and I could drink this all day. It’s going to have a long drinking window. Drink 2024-2044 and beyond. Disgorged December 2022." (Nov 2023)
96 Points - James Suckling:
"Such a pleasingly elegant and multifaceted Champagne with salty, creamy and toasty elements all wound together. Plenty of apricot pastries, pears, brown butter, fennel and salted almonds, with some iodine. It’s silky on the palate, with soft and supple bubbles, while remaining fresh and on edge. 70% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir, from 11 cru villages mostly in Montagne de Reims with Côtes de Blancs. Disgorged December 2022. 9 g/L dosage. Drink or hold." (Aor 2023)
96 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"The nose opens with an initial whiff of creaminess, followed by hints of creamy polenta and tart yet aromatic citrus and chalk. The palate is immediately striking with saltiness and savouriness. The foam is rich and tiny bubbles burst, releasing the citric charm of lemon and white grapefruit. There is something driven, vertical and precise on the taut body, softened by that creamy generosity and subtle oyster shell appeal of the mousse. The finish holds a delicious frisson of white pepper and grapefruit zest spice. A very straight-laced wine for now that will unfold in its long future." (Jun 2023)
95 Points - Wine Spectator:
"An elegant, finessed Champagne, with the creamy mousse carrying a finely meshed yet concentrated range of blackberry puree and poached apricot flavors, plus blood orange peel, salted pistachio and aromatic accents of verbena, chalk and oyster shell. Shows mouthwatering acidity that carries the complex profile on the long finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2038. 500 cases imported." - AN (Nov 2023)
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"The Champagne's name is just right. It has a rare finesse that gives it a wonderful tense character. Poised between dryness, great maturity and dense fruit, the wine is ready to drink." - Roger Voss (Dec 2023)
93 Points - Wine Advocate:
"The "The 2013 Brut Cuvée Rare evokes a fresh and minty bouquet complemented by aromas of white fruit, notably pear and apple, spring flowers and gentle spices with a hint of citrus. With aeration, elegant pastry notes come to the fore. On the palate, this is a moderately weighted, tension-filled yet airy Champagne with bright acidity, indicative of a cool-weather vintage, and a delicately smoky finish. Although already thoroughly enjoyable, it should age well over the next 10 years." - YC (Nov 2023)
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Online Average: $298.00
Bounty Hunter: $265.00
Total Wine: $265.00
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Our Sale:
$217.99 (1-2)
$209.99 (3-5)
$199.99 (6+)
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Caviar 24-Hour Sale
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40% OFF, Save $90 on Golden Osetra (LIMIT: 4 max)
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10% OFF ALL Other Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, Roe & Accessories!
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar is served at Michelin-Starred and elite restaurants such as:
Village Pub · Gary Danko · Quince · Saison · Angler · Californios · Commis · Protege · Selbys · Nisie
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Our Golden Reserve is an exquisite and rare caviar with a medium to large bead, buttery finish and glowing golden hue.
Golden Reserve sits beautifully a top a variety of breads, lightly toasted and buttered. It will make an excellent garnish for cucumber tea sandwiches or a more complex dish of poached lobster on an airy vegetable puree. This caviar deserves all the stops, present it in a special caviar server, even if cleverly keeping it all to yourself.
Regular: $225.00 (1 oz)
40% OFF: $135.00 (1 oz)
Limit: 4 max per person
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Produced in limited quantity, these tawny brown to platinum large sized beads have a nutty and light flavor.
Exchange fist bumps for caviar bumps to let the subtlety of our Reserve caviar truly shine. Reserve is also a perfect topping for Tsar Nicoulai cocktail blini and crème fraîche. The lingering creamy finish of this caviar will not disappoint - especially if chased by a smooth shot of chilled premium top shelf vodka.
Regular: $125.00 (1 oz)
10% OFF: $112.50 (1 oz)
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Osetra Imported from Greece | |
Acipenser gueldenstaedtii commonly know as Russian Sturgeon or “Osetra” live in coastal areas and they prefer sandy beds and mudflats. They feed on small fish, mollusks and crustaceans and reproduce in rivers from May until June. We have done our best to produce a similar environment for this ancient fish in our Greek farm which is now Eco Certified. We hope you enjoy this unique inspired imported caviar from our partner EU farm.
Flavor: Noted for its bright amber brown-black, medium grain size, and a clean rich nutty finish. This product is the perfect choice for caviar bumps and pairs beautifully with any brut champagne.
Regular: $125.00 (1 oz)
20% OFF: $100.00 (1 oz)
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This premier caviar has a smooth finish, gentle pop, and dark brown to platinum hue with creamy medium to large sized beads.
Keep it simple and serve this on a mother of pearl spoon with your favorite Champagne. For a delicious bite, top rye toast points with mild smoked fish, Select caviar and an herbed crema.
Regular: $100.00 (1 oz)
10% OFF: $90.00 (1 oz)
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2020 Sofi Award winner! Estate Caviar boasts a rich, clean and earthy flavor with deep brown to jet black medium sized beads.
Less is more with Estate. Enjoy straight from a Mother of Pearl spoon or atop a soft mild base like lightly toasted bread or blini. The creamy finish pairs nicely with a glass of Extra Brut Champagne or Dry Sparkling White Wine.
Regular: $70.00 (1 oz)
10% OFF: $63.00 (1 oz)
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Native to the Tennessee Valley river system, the Paddlefish is a cousin to the Sturgeon. This roe has a light gray color, small bead and sharp, sea-breeze finish. We source our Paddlefish roe exclusively in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
The earthy and herbaceous flavor of our Paddlefish roe make a bold garnish. For a unique party bite, top it on unsalted crackers with sour cream and chopped shallots.
Regular: $40.00 (1 oz)
10% OFF: $36.00 (1 oz)
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Roe, Smoked Fish & Accessories | |
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Smaller than the pearl salmon roe, this fiery orange roe has a bright, silky pop and subtle, sweet flavor.
The pearl trout roe is an excellent garnish for soups and salads as well as creamy, lemony, herby dips. Take it up a notch and top gold pearl trout roe on some smoked trout rillettes. Pair with a dry rosé.
Regular: $20.00 (2 oz)
10% OFF: $18.00 (2 oz)
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Gold Pearl Wild Alaskan Salmon Roe | |
Tsar Nicoulai sources only the best MSC certified wild Alaskan salmon roe. Noted for its discernible pop, bright color, and rich, robust sea flavor.
Top softly scrambled farm eggs on toasted crusty bread for a cozy brunch dish - don’t forget the mimosas! Throw some on a homemade poke bowl or sushi roll take out. Each pearl is rich and briny, therefore can be used in moderation
Regular: $20.00 (2 oz)
10% OFF: $18.00 (2 oz)
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A perfect balance of land and sea, this naturally infused roe is golden brown in color with the earthy flavor and aroma of white Italian truffle.
Add Truffled Whitefish roe to your cheese and charcuterie plate or use it as a garnish for mini buckwheat crepes with braised scallions and crème fraiche.
Regular: $23.00 (2 oz)
10% OFF: $20.70 (2 oz)
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Indigenous to the Great Lakes area, the American Whitefish produces small, golden yellow roe. We call this the “gateway roe” as its mild and fruity flavor appeals to those who might be unfamiliar but ready to experiment with roe and caviar.
Add the lively and firm pop of Whitefish roe to pasta or any flavorful seafood dish.
Regular: $15.00 (2 oz)
10% OFF: $13.50 (2 oz)
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Here is where you will find all your party guests hovering!
Our award-winning dip, made from what you could call “fish burnt ends” (to borrow a southern BBQ term), is the result of our determination to reduce all waste. The end cuts of our smoked sturgeon are whipped up with ricotta, cream cheese and spices for an insanely addictive dip.
Ingredients: Ricotta, Cream Cheese, Smoked Sturgeon, Onions, Dijon Mustard, Olive Oil, Spices, Salt, Guar Gum
Regular: $12.00 (6 oz)
10% OFF: $10.80 (6 oz)
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Pre-Made Blini from France | |
These 16 piece pre-made blini make an easy base for caviar and smoked fish. Best served toasty.
Ingredients: Water, wheat flour, sunflower oil, lactose, milk proteins, skimmed milk powder, whey powder, dehydrated egg whites and whole eggs, raising agent: disodium diphosphate, sodium, bicarbonate, salt, antioxidant: ascorbic acid.
Regular: $10.00 (16 pc)
10% OFF: $9.00 (16 oz)
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Bellwether Farms Creme Fraiche 5.3 oz | |
French-style cultured cream has a rich, nutty flavor with an appealing tart finish. Unlike sour cream, it never curdles in sauces or soups and brings complex richness to the simplest recipes.
Ingredients: Cultured Grade A pasteurized cream
Regular: $10.00
10% OFF: $9.00
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Don't use metal on caviar - it will bind with the ions and ruin the taste!!
These caviar spoons are crafted from genuine mother-of-pearl.
We do not recommend metal spoons for caviar service as it can interfere with the delicate flavor of caviar.
Hand wash with warm water and soap only.
Regular: $20.00
10% OFF: $18.00
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Get in touch!
Phone → 650-917-8080
Text → 650-880-3553
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