The Brut Réserve Champagne from Charles Heidsieck is an exceptional cuvée, showcasing the elegance and depth characteristic of the house. With its aromatic richness and generous texture, it is perfect for special occasions or to elevate gourmet meals, offering a sophisticated and memorable tasting experience.
SA Champagne Brut Réserve Charles Heidsieck
€32.40
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The Brut Réserve Champagne from Charles Heidsieck is an exceptional cuvée, showcasing the elegance and depth characteristic of the house. With its aromatic richness and generous texture, it is perfect for special occasions or to elevate gourmet meals, offering a sophisticated and memorable tasting experience.
Winery: Charles Heidsieck
Grape Varieties: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier
Region: Champagne, France
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Color: White
Size: 75 cl
Alcohol Content: 12%
Rating: Robert Parker: 93/100, Jancis Robinson: 17.5/20
Description
The Brut Réserve Champagne from Charles Heidsieck is a highly refined cuvée, renowned for its rich and generous style. Comprising 40% reserve wines with an average age of 10 years, this Champagne perfectly embodies the complex and sophisticated character of the house. With a majority of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this Brut Réserve offers remarkable depth, a creamy texture, and exceptional aromatic complexity, thanks to extended aging on lees in the historic cellars of Charles Heidsieck.
Blend
40% Pinot Noir for structure, 40% Chardonnay for finesse and freshness, and 20% Pinot Meunier for fruitiness and roundness. This cuvée includes 40% reserve wines, giving it a richness and continuity of style unique to Charles Heidsieck.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep golden hue with brilliant reflections and fine, persistent bubbles.
Nose: A complex nose with aromas of ripe fruits like pear, peach, and apricot, complemented by brioche, hazelnut, and pastry notes. Hints of honey and vanilla add depth, reflecting the presence of aged reserve wines.
Palate: The palate is full and creamy, with flavors of stone fruits, citrus zest, and dried fruits. It has a silky texture, with toasty brioche notes and a subtle minerality that balances the richness. The finish is long, harmonious, and elegant, with a touch of freshness and lasting aromas.
Aging Potential
While it can be enjoyed now for its complexity, the Brut Réserve by Charles Heidsieck can also age gracefully in the cellar for 5 to 10 years, developing even greater depth and tertiary notes.
Food Pairings
This Champagne is ideal as an aperitif but also pairs beautifully with refined dishes. It complements seafood like oysters and langoustines, as well as roasted poultry and white meats. It pairs well with aged cheeses such as Comté and Gruyère.
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