Champagne Charles Heidsieck
Réserve

The Champagne Brut Réserve by Charles Heidsieck represents the quintessence of the Maison’s style, a perfect balance between depth, elegance, and aromatic complexity. This emblematic cuvée is born from an idea of precision and harmony, where every detail — from the selection of crus to the long ageing in the cellars — contributes to defining an authentic and sophisticated expression of the Charles Heidsieck spirit.

The blend combines 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, and 20% Meunier from sixty carefully selected crus, including three pillars of the house style: Oger, which imparts generosity and roundness; Ambonnay, synonymous with power and structure; and Verneuil, which provides smoothness and balance. Vinification takes place separately by grape variety and by cru in stainless steel, with a small percentage of wines fermented in old Burgundy oak barrels. The addition of 50% reserve wines, with an average age of ten years, brings depth and creaminess, while extended ageing in the Maison’s chalk crayères enhances the wine’s finesse and complexity.

In tasting, Brut Réserve shows a deep golden hue with a fine, steady mousse that reflects its long maturation. The bouquet is broad and seductive, offering notes of brioche, ripe and dried fruits — mango, apricot, mirabelle plum, pistachio, and almond — enriched by toasted and pastry-like nuances. On the palate, it reveals a refined balance between density and freshness: the texture recalls the smoothness of nougat, with hints of plum and cherry, while the long, enveloping finish unfolds with tones of vanilla, amber, and praline, offering a persistence of rare elegance.

Champagne Charles Heidsieck

Founded in Reims in 1851 by Charles-Camille Heidsieck, the Maison represents the youngest legacy of the legendary Heidsieck dynasty. An independent spirit and tireless traveler, Charles brought his Champagne across the Atlantic, conquering America and earning the nickname “Champagne Charlie.” His charisma and vision helped make the Maison a symbol of charm and distinction.

From the very beginning, Charles sought to create wines that reflected his personality — refined, bold, and profound. The selection of the finest grapes, meticulous attention to detail, and slow maturation in the Saint-Nicaise crayères, acquired in 1867, became the stylistic signature of a House that has always favored balance and complexity over passing trends.

Today, Charles Heidsieck continues to embody the pioneering and captivating spirit that forged its legend. Under the guidance of the Descours family, the Maison renews its pursuit of excellence, cherishing time as an essential ingredient. Each cuvée tells a story of Champagne where depth, elegance, and character coexist in perfect harmony.