CHARLES HEIDSIECK BLANC DE BLANCS 750ML

A fine, mature and structured Champagne, this is full of fruit but also with a crispness. Its mineral character has softened but still gives a fine texture. This fine wine, with fruit from the Côte des Blancs, is ready to drink.

Beautiful nose of white flowers with candied lemon peel aromas underlined by a delicate white bread character with just a hint of toast. At once generous and elegant on the front palate, then the salty and chalky character builds beautifully, very nicely balancing the dosage at the long polished finish. A cuvee based on the 2018 vintage with 30% reserve wines matured for almost three years on the lees before disgorging in January 2023.

Rich and fragrant, with chopped hazelnut, toasted brioche and smoke notes accenting poached apricot and spun honey flavors. Remains fresh and focused, thanks to lively lemony acidity, which carries the expressive profile on the lingering finish.

A bright yellow color, the NV Champagne Blanc De Blancs Brut is also based on the 2018 vintage and also sees 9 grams per liter dosage. From different terrors around the region for Chardonnay, it opens in the glass to more reserved, delicate aromas of citrus pith, white flowers, and a deeper mineral tone underneath. Juicy and full-bodied, it’s more expressive on the palate, with ripe fresh pear and rounded notes with a creamy texture. It’s very attractive, and although it needs some coaxing on opening, it’s a very attractive ripe and juicy style of Blanc De Blancs with the Heidsieck signature.

Disgorged in 2022, the latest release of the Charles Heidsieck NV Blanc de Blancs is elaborated with 30% of reserve wines, of which 10% to 12% are aged in old barrels. It has a captivating bouquet with aromas of honeysuckle, lemon oil, citrus, peach, tangerine and delicate hints of pastry, followed by a medium to full-bodied, round and creamy, layered and elegant palate that finishes with chalky and brioche notes. A little time in the cellar will be more than profitable.

Buttery with apple tart aromas, vanilla pastry and dried fruit. Flinty matches and grilled citrus on the palate. A mature and evolved style that is carefully dialled-in.