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The Story
Founded in 1785, Heidsieck & Co Monopole is one of the oldest Champagne Houses. The Maison was purchased by Vranken Pommery Monopole (VPM) in 1975 from Seagram. VPM is the second largest producer of Champagne, owning the Houses of Pommery, Demoiselle and Charles Lafitte 1834.
A ‘Grande Marque' champagne – one of the top names in Champagne. Heidsieck & Co Monopole is based in Epernay. Owns 420ha of vineyards (including some of the best Grand...
Wine Information
Winemaker's Tasting Notes: Light golden yellow in colour, it boasts brilliant reflections which afford this wine its full lustre. The initial impression on the nose is of an aged, open wine with layers of complexity. It has tertiary aromas of toast and vanilla. It gives the impression of being a generous, truly characterful champagne with notes of smoke and brioche.
It feels voluptuous in the mouth. It is full and generous. Its initial flav...
Vuosikerta 2007
An unusually warm spring led to early flowering and initial optimism, which soon gave way to disappointment following one of the murkiest summers on record. Overall, 2007 was a difficult vintage saved by last-minute sunshine in late-August. Mildew and rot were the main culprits of the harvest, and the level of gluconic acid rocketed. The harvest began early, on August 24th, and was abundant in volume averaging 14,242 kg/ha. Pinot Meunier posed...