FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RGIS CAMUS, CHEF DE CAVE AND WINEMAKER FOR CHAMPAGNE PIPER-HEIDSIECK, BREAKS RECORDS AT THE

2013 INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE Cellar Master Takes Top Sparkling Winemaker Prize for An Unprecedented Seventh Consecutive Year -- the Eighth Time in a Decade NEW YORK, NY (August 21, 2013) Noted Winemaker and Chef de Cave Rgis Camus and Champagne Piper-Heidsieck earned the highest distinction at the International Wine Challenges Awards Dinner in the UK in late July. For the seventh consecutive year --the eighth time since 2004-Camus walked away with the Sparkling Winemaker of the Year award. His prized Piper-Heidsieck Rare Vintage 1998 the first vintage created under his leadership also scooped up the Daniel Thibault Trophy for Champion Sparkling Wine for the second time. Since 1983, the International Wine Challenge hosts the largest and most prestigious blind wine tasting in the world. This year, their 30th anniversary, over 12,000 wines were sampled as part of the competition. The judges panel is comprised of the worlds most distinguished Masters of Wine including Tim Atkin, Peter McCombie, Derek Smedley, Sam Harrop, Charles Metcalfe and Oz Clarke. The International Wine Challenge is one of the most prestigious and demanding competitions in our industry, says Ccile Bonnefond, CEO of Champagnes Piper-Heidsieck & Charles Heidsieck, Were thrilled that Rgis Camus --along with his prized Piper-Heidsieck Rare 1998-- has been honored once again. It is a true testament to his vision for the House and further illustrates Piper-Heidsiecks well-deserved place within the top ranking, highest quality Champagne houses of the decade. Since joining the House in 1994, Rgis Camus has shepherded the House to great acclaim, thanks to his expert blending skills, attention to detail and passion for the process of winemaking. The celebrated Chef de Cave has increased the share of Crus from the Cte de Bars, while building a larger winery and creating a collection of reserve wines, all while staying true to the Piper-Heidsieck tradition of quality and excellence. (continued)

PAGE 2/Camus and Piper-Heidsieck Break Records at 2013 IWC ABOUT CHAMPAGNE PIPER-HEIDSIECK In 1785, Florens-Louis Heidsieck created the first cuve of the PiperHeidsieck House. Throughout history, the House has been synonymous with quality, culture, boldness and style. From the outset, Piper-Heidsieck received royal support of Queen Marie Antoinette and, throughout history, has garnered favor among and celebrated the best in the art, fashion and design worlds. From Carl Faberg --the Russian Tsars personal jeweler-- to fashion icons Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Louboutin, its commitment to creativity is evident in its ongoing collaborations with some of the worlds most renowned artists. One of the worlds most awarded champagnes, it benefits from the expertise of celebrated winemaker, Rgis Camus. Camus was recently named Sparkling Winemaker of the Year at the 2013 International Wine Challenge in London. This marks the eighth time the Cellar Master has received this award, and the seventh consecutive year he has received this honor. Piper-Heidsieck remains one of the eponymous regions most outstanding wines, and is the only non-vintage champagne to earn a spot on Wine Spectators Top 100 list of 2012. It is imported by Rmy Cointreau, USA, Inc. For more information visit: http://piper-heidsieck.com and https://www.facebook.com/ChampagnePiperHeidsieck. # # #