Winemaker's Notes:
Experience a fully developed wine, with a radiant bouquet that is captivating yet subtle. Although notes of fully ripe fruit, such as nectarines and cherry plums, are apparent initially, the finish reveals the wealth of the gourmet world, hinting at nougat, honey and cereal grains.
This wine is remarkably smooth and generous on the palate. Three years of maturation have given it body and substance. As the wine opens up, it is full and intense with notes of warm bread blending harmoniously with discreet notes of ginger and coriander.
The grapes used to produce this exquisite testament to winemaking are selected from the top crus in the Champagne region. 34% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier.
"An attractive bouquet of cooked peaches, charred oak and minerals. A well-toasted triad of tropical fruit flavors including grilled pineapple, baked apple and peach. Lengthy, honeyed finish with the perfect amount of toast."
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About Charles Heidsieck:
Full, winey, ample, and warm, Charles Heidsieck wines are complex, displaying a characteristic balance between strength and elegance. The blends themselves are an intricate mosaic, with over 100 crus illustrating the range of subtle nuances available from the Champagne vineyards. Blends are composed of around one third of each grape variety, depending on the year. The proportion of reserve wines, which can have matured for up to eight years, is of over a third, which is rare in the Champagne region. A minimum aging of three years bestows a remarkable aromatic complexity on Charles Heidsieck champagnes. Old vintages are real finds for the champagne connoisseur, and the house has created its own oenotheque, which contains exceptional wines from great years. Charles Heidsieck has been christened the “gem of Champagne” and the analogy suits it perfectly. The respect with which the grapes are treated, the attention to detail in the blends, the care taken as they mature, and the stringent demands of perfection transform these wines into genuine treasures. |