Charles Heidsieck
Champagne Brut Reserve
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Reserve Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Long ageing and slow maturation in chalk cellars (crayères), with a minimum of 36 months ageing on the lees. |
- Classic method Brut: Extended ageing in chalk cellars, minimum 36 months on the lees
- Prestigious cuvée: 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier from over 60 crus
- Complex bouquet: Aromas of brioche, toasted notes, ripe fruit and dried fruit
- Enveloping taste: Creamy mousse, persistent bubbles, finish of praline and vanilla
- Format and serving: 0.75 l bottle, 12% vol; serve at 6-8°C with fish and shellfish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Réserve is a wine produced using the Traditional Method, elegantly blending Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Made by Charles Heidsieck, it displays a complex and structured character, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it reveals deep aromas of freshly baked brioche and toasted notes, harmoniously interwoven with hints of tropical fruit and dried fruit. On the palate, it offers a finely creamy mousse, finishing with a long aftertaste characterised by elegant praline and vanilla nuances.
Where it comes from
The grapes are sourced from over sixty prestigious crus spread across the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne. This exceptional terroir is essential for giving the Champagne its clear precision. Ageing takes place in the historic underground chalk cellars of Reims, which provide a stable environment ideal for slow and protected maturation. In the glass, the Champagne shows an intense golden yellow colour, anticipating a savoury and pleasantly mineral sip.
How it is produced
The production process involves manual harvesting and vinification in stainless steel tanks. The blend includes a significant selection of reserve wines, aged for up to ten years to ensure deep stylistic continuity in the tasting. The prise de mousse follows the Traditional Method, with a long ageing on the lees of at least 36 months, developing fine bubbles and pronounced structural creaminess. The extended rest in the cellars and the careful Brut dosage complete the profile of this wine, resulting in a broad, harmonious and persistent finish.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Reims in 1851, the Maison Charles Heidsieck demonstrates its excellence by blending grapes from over sixty prestigious crus. The unmistakable elegance of this cuvée is enhanced by 40% of reserve wines aged for ten years, which rest for a long time in the historic underground chalk cellars. Widely celebrated by international critics, with 94/100 from James Suckling and the Best in Show award from IWSC, this non-vintage masterpiece always displays the disgorgement year on the label to ensure an unforgettable tasting experience.
Awards
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92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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91/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1851
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| Name | Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Reserve |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Charles Heidsieck |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Reims in 1851, the Maison Charles Heidsieck demonstrates its excellence by blending grapes from over sixty prestigious crus. The unmistakable elegance of this cuvée is enhanced by 40% of reserve wines aged for ten years, which rest for a long time in the historic underground chalk cellars. Widely celebrated by international critics, with 94/100 from James Suckling and the Best in Show award from IWSC, this non-vintage masterpiece always displays the disgorgement year on the label to ensure an unforgettable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Montagne de Reims; Côte des Blancs; Vallée de la Marne (Champagne, France) |
| Fermentation | Minimum 36 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (méthode traditionnelle); manual harvest; vinified in stainless steel tanks; use of approximately 40% reserve wines; prolonged ageing and slow maturation in chalk cellars (crayères) with a minimum of 36 months on the lees; disgorgement indicated on the label. |
| Aging | Long ageing and slow maturation in chalk cellars (crayères), with a minimum of 36 months ageing on the lees. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |