Description

To the eye: A pale, golden straw color with streams of minute, glassy bubbles.
On the nose: Warm tones of autumn and aromas of praline, toasted hazelnut and fresh brioche.
On the palate: Generous body with flavors of dried apricots, fresh tree ripe figs and candied nuts.

In 1851, young Charles Heidsieck founded his own Champagne house in Reims. He understood that the United States was an important emerging market, so he traversed America repeatedly north to south promoting his new brand. The stylish entrepreneur became known lovingly as Champagne Charlie.
Charles Heidsieck Champagne is distinguished by the high proportion of reserve wines in the Brut Rserve. 40% of the blend is comprised of reserve wines averaging 10 years old, giving the wine uncommon depth and complexity. In addition to the non-vintage Brut Rserve and Ros Rserve, the winery produces a Vintage Brut, Vintage Ros and the prestige cuve Blanc des Millenaires.

Only 60 crus from Champagne are blended to create Charles Heidsieck Champagnes, but the three stylistic pillars that give the Brut Rserve its distinct character are Grand Cru Chardonnay from Oger in the Cte des Blancs, Grand Cru Pinot Noir from Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims, and the distinct Pinot Meunier from Verneuil in the Valle de Marne.