Country:FranceRegion:Champagne

Varietal: Sparkling (Champagne style)

Vintage:NV Category: Champagne Colour: White

Producer: Charles Heidsieck

Complex, profound and indulgent, the Charles Heidsieck Brut Rserve has been given the gift of time, as one discovers upon tasting it. The House specifies on each bottle the year of cellaring and of disgorgement to advise connoisseurs on the cellar aging process. The rare, thousand-year-old Crayres, purchased by Charles Heidsieck in 1867, inspired the large base and narrow neck of the new silhouette for the non-vintage wine bottles. This unique shape increases the volume of wine in contact with the lees, thereby enhancing its aromatic range and the complexity of the Brut Rserve.

Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge 2012
Trophy Winner, Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
Gold Medal, International Wine and Spirit Competition 2012
Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge 2013
Critics Choice Medal, Sommelier Wine Awards 2013
Trophy Winner– Non Vintage Champagne, International Wine Challenge 2013
Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
Gold Medal, Sommelier Wine Awards 2013
Silver Medal, International Wine and Spirit Competition 2013
Best in Show, Sommelier Wine Awards 2013
Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge 2014
Gold Medal, Sommelier Wine Awards 2014
Silver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2014

“Remarkable depth of mature aromas – tons of candied lemon peel, dried pear and brioche – plus wonderful textural richness on the palate make this stand out amongst the regular Brut NVs. Then comes the intense and very long, mineral finish to crown this prince of the category. Based on 2016 base wines, but with 52% reserve wines, almost a third of which were 10 to 20 years of age.”94 points,James Suckling

“One of the best value grandes marques on the market, a blend of 60 crus, with roughly a third each of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay, vinified individually by cru and variety, in stainless steel. Compared to other grandes marques, it is high (40%) in reserve wines, averaging 10 years old and dating back to 1990. Quite a floral style with lemon sherbet intensity and bready, leesy characters. It has great concentration and complexity, with a lovely grip of acidity on the finish.”93 points,Decanter