Champagne Region
Characteristics
Country / Region: Champagne region
Name: AOP Champagne
Grape variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier
Alcohol: 12 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
RVF Guide 2024 : 91/100
B+D Guide 2024 : 93/100
Wine:
The Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve champagne, of great nobility, embodies the "Charles" taste more than ever: a legendary toasted note, a tonic balance, and a creamy texture, based on a significant pivot of reserve wines (40%). Mature and complex, it delivers a perfect combination of the terroir's minerality and the controlled oxidation of great reserve wines. An exquisite blend, rated 93/100 by Bettane+Desseauve.Vinification:
Hand harvested, traditional vinification, composed of 60 vintages, 60% of wines of the year: 1/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Pinot Meunier, 1/3 Chardonnay and 40% of reserve wines: 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay with an average age of 10 years, matured for more than 4 years in barrels.Dosage : 11g/l
Color:
Radiant white gold with a fine and graceful bubble.Nose:
Notes of yellow fruits (mango, apricot, mirabelle) mixed with touches of brioche, pistachio, dried fruits and almond.Palate:
Both creamy and crunchy in its texture, it is a light
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Wine of aperitif par excellence and of all the simple dishes but of authentic quality.Cellar aging:
From now until 2025
Charles Heidsieck, a Champagne house celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship, has long been a hallmark of excellence, earning two stars from the RVF Guide. This esteemed Maison in Reims has reached a pinnacle of perfection, especially renowned for its iconic Brut Réserve—a committee favorite and arguably one of the finest brut champagnes.
Equally notable is its Blanc des Millénaires cuvée, a rare gem with only six vintages released over three decades. The latest 2007 vintage continues to embody the "Charles style" of unmatched elegance, further solidifying Charles Heidsieck's legacy in the world of Champagne.