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  • Country ranking ?

    1 340
  • Producer ranking ?

    46
  • Decanting time

    15min
  • When to drink

    now to 2025
  • Food Pairing

    Grilled turbot, smoked salmon with fennel & fried scallop risotto

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Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV Now With a Dash of Oak

For the first time in more than 40 years the blend now contains 6% barrel fermented wine. Charles is believed to have converted to all Stainless steel in the 70’s. This latest release is based on the 2016 harvest, 54% from 2016 and 46% reserve wines. Some of these reserve wines are more than 20 years old and its these old reserves that only used in small amounts add much of the “Charl...

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The Story

IT IS WITH BRUT RÉSERVE that the House has expresses the quintessence of its style. Particularly recognisable, this cuvée is the fruit of a unique blend that can be summarised with one equation: 60/40/10.

COMPLEX, PROFOUND AND INDULGENT, the Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve has taken its time and does not care who knows it. The House bottles each give important information on ageing with the specific the year the wine was placed to age in the...

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Wine Information

Today, all the pieces in the Charles Heidsieck puzzle are finally finding their place. Rémy Cointreau acquired the house of Piper Heidsieck in 1990, and since then a merging of the two houses has taken place. The company is now P&C Heidsieck, with all vinification and cellaring taking place under the same roof by the same qualified hands.
And quite a winery it is. The companies left the crowded ancient cellars in the heart of Reims and moved ...

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Average Bottle Price

2020
55€

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Tasting note

color

Medium, Green-Yellow and Bright

ending

Long, Lingering, Flavorful and Sharp

flavors

Toasty, Coffee, Creamy, Citrus, White fruits and Buttery

nose

Intense, Complex, Ripe and Seductive

recommend

Yes

taste

High in Acidity, Low alcohol content, Complex, Concentrated, Well-structured, Youthful, Medium-bodied, Refined, Fresh, Round and Dry

Verdict

Impressive and Well-rounded

Written Notes

Bright yellow colour with discreet golden hue. Very refined yet expressive nose with fine Brioche, elegant fruit reminiscent of fresh apple and pear, greengage and lemon zest, hints of honeysuckle in the background. On the palate refined character with very good balance and length, fine minerality, hints of Brioche and fresh hazelnuts, good mousseux and creamy texture. 

  • 91p

Defined bubble stream. Light gold, in color. Cherry, red plum, citrus, apricot, nougat, almond, vanilla, cream, pastry, citrus peel, mineral. Rich, fresh, focused, brioche, on a lasting finish.

  • 92p

Light, green yellow colour. Fresh and complex nose with layers of green apples, touch of toastiness and brioche. Dry, crisp, and rich palate. Very citrussy long finish. Bit tight and reserved still. Benefits for 3-5 years ageing. Decant for 15 minutes if served now. JL 92p (Oct 2021)

  • 92p

Deep lemony colour. Fragrant and complex nose of vanilla, toasty and sweet fruitiness. Elegant palate with with toasty complexity and delicious pure fruit. Long linear and fine.

  • 91p
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Origin

Reims, Champagne

Drinking temperature

7-9C

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