This highly awarded and iconic champagne will impress. To the eye, a deep golden robe marked by a delicate, orchestrated and persistent effervescence. The result of a slow and long maturing process in chalk cellars. On the nose, the 50% reserve wines give an elegant nose, freshly baked brioche, roasted notes and ripe, sun-kissed fruits - mango, apricot, Mirabelle plum- as well as dried fruits, pistachio and almond. On the palate, the texture evokes the crunch of a layer of creamy nougat, with fleshy fruits like plums and cherries. The smoothness is provided by the selection of reserve wines. The finish reveals amber and vanilla notes as well as a touch of praline.
- Winery: Charles Heidsieck
- Varietal: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
- Region: Champagne, France
- Vintage: NV
- Alcohol: 12%
- Volume: 750ml
- Closure: Cork
- Food match: Lobster, shrimp, shellfish, smoked salmon, caviar, oysters, fried chicken, Brie-style cheeses, fruit-based desserts (tarts and crepes)
At just 29 years of age, Charles-Camille Heidsieck decided to create his eponymous House in 1851. Despite being a heir – the Heidsiecks were one of the most respected families in the Champagne world – he decided to forge his own path and establish his own dynasty, eager to embark on his own entrepreneurial journey.
Of the sixty Champagne crus chosen to produce this emblematic cuvée, three are pillars of the Brut Réserve style:
- Oger: (Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs) gives it its fleshy and generous notes.
- Ambonnay: (Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims) is synonymous with power, structure and fruity notes.
- Verneuil: (Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne) ensures its balance and smooth texture.
This elegant and iconic cuvée makes an impressive champagne gift for someone special or as a corporate gift. Buy here in our online liquor store and get delivered direct to your door, we deliver nationwide.
Charles Heidsieck has all the pedigree for being the top champagne house in the world. From the very start, Charles Heidsieck wines managed to seduce the royal courts of Europe and the great patrons of the time. Today the House's wines are awarded the greatest prizes by professional juries across the world. Over the decade, without making a fuss, relying on nothing but its exceptional quality, Charles Heidsieck has consolidated its position of the champagne for 'those who know'. The Charles Heidsieck style is the result of a combination between the gifts of nature and the knowhow of the House. Year after year a secret alchemy is at work. Prolonged contact between the lees and the wine perfects its harmony. The chalk quarries of the house in Reims offer ideal maturation conditions; 25m underground, where the wine is protected from light and vibrations. The galleries excavated by the Romans offer constant temperature and humidity.