A deep golden hue. Delicate, vivacious and long-lasting bubbles are the result of a long, slow maturing process.
The blend offers an elegant nose of freshly baked brioche, rich toasted notes and sun-drenched fruits like mango, apricot and mirabelle plum – accented by dried fruits, pistachio and almond.
Flavors reminiscent of a crisp layer of nougatine on a velvety cream pastry, filled with plump red plums and ripe cherries. The selection of 50 % reserve wines gives the wine lushness. The finish reveals a touch of praline along with vanilla and glazed notes.
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A visionary entrepreneur, Charles Heidsieck reached for the stars and built his house up to great renown. This Brut Reserve Special Edition Package pays tribute to his independent spirit.
Entrusted to artist Catherine Gran the collector’s bottle reflects the timeless elegance and remarkable finesse in the bottle. The artist has turned the Brut Réserve bottle into Charles’ temple: rooted in history and the vine, building his House as architecture blends eras, right up to the sky of the future. A tribute to a man who left a lasting legacy, living life with both feet on the ground and yet his head in the stars.
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Charles-Camille was the son of Charles-Henri Heidsieck, a Champagne merchant who was famous for riding into Moscow on a white stallion in 1811 just ahead of Napolean’s advancing army. Heidsieck arrived with cases of his Champagne and his order book, ready to celebrate with whichever side would win the upcoming battle.
Charles-Henri was the nephew of Florens-Louis Heidsieck, co-founder of the Champagne house that eventually became Piper-Heidsieck. 1852, he leaves for the United States because he sees an opportunity to go where nobody has been before. He is the very first champagne merchant to make the journey…Champagne Charlie is born.
Charles Heidsieck Champagne is distinguished by the high proportion of reserve wines in the Brut Réserve. 40% of the blend is comprised of reserve wines averaging 10 years old, giving the wine uncommon depth and complexity. Only 60 crus from Champagne are blended to create Charles Heidsieck Champagnes, but the three stylistic pillars that give the Brut Réserve its distinct character are Grand Cru Chardonnay from Oger in the Cote des Blancs, Grand Cru Pinot Noir from Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims, and the distinct Pinot Meunier from Verneuil in the Vallée de Marne.