Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve

Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France

Winemaker Notes

A deep golden robe. Delicate vivacious and long-lasting bubbles are the result of more than 36 months of ageing in chalk cellars. With 40% of reserve wines (the maximum possible amount), the blend offers a complex, voluptuous nose with notes of freshly baked brioche and the richness of roasted coffee beans. A precise selection of wines, purposely limited to 60 crus, ensures the Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve a deliciously sophisticated harmony. An opulent selection of ripe, sun-drenched fruits such as mango, apricot, and greengage plum combines with dried fruits, pistachio and almond. The texture is reminiscent of a crisp layer of nougatine on a velvety cream pastry filled with plump red plums and ripe cherries. The reserve wines, some dating back ten years give the wine lushness. The depth of the thousand-year-old chalk quarries where the wine matures offer a touch of praline along with notes of amber and vanilla.

Bordeaux Bard – 91 Points

Opened to celebrate yet another successful season at Weatherby’s Sporting Lodge, and naturally, it tasted even better! But beyond the occasion, this champagne truly shines. Deep golden in color, it offers aromas of lemon, yeast, baked goods, and ripe apple. Well-rounded, complex, yet incredibly approachable—this is a champagne meant to be enjoyed, and it’s hard not to love it. With its old-world style, it’s simply delicious. (Carson McEvoy).

James Suckling – 93 Points

A creamy and silky champagne that has notes of lemons, pastries and apple compote on the nose. It’s medium-bodied and layered with fine bubbles and tasty pastry notes on the fresh, balanced finish.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with grilled whole fish, roast chicken or turkey and seasoned stuffing, roast pork with crackling, rich vegetation cuisine and an aged, creamy brie cheese.

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Check out this wine in our October 2024 Edition of the Old Port Wine Diaries!