Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve | Bottle 75cl

Description

Roundness, complexity and elegance: Champagne Charles Heidsieck's Brut Réserve cuvée aptly embodies the House's unique style. This emblematic champagne seduces with its aromatic richness, perfect balance and unctuous texture, the result of rigorous blending and long maturation in the historic crayères of Reims. A must-have for lovers of expressive, generous champagnes.

Highly precise blending

The fruit of meticulous expertise, Brut Réserve is made from over 60 carefully selected crus, among which three emblematic terroirs play an essential role:

• Oger (Grand Cru de la Côte des Blancs) - for the generosity and depth of Chardonnay.
• Ambonnay (Montagne de Reims Grand Cru) - for the power and structure of Pinot Noir.
• Verneuil (Vallée de la Marne) - for the roundness and smoothness of Meunier.

The blend is based on :

• 40% Pinot Noir, for body and aromatic intensity.
• 40% Chardonnay, for finesse, freshness and tension.
• 20% Meunier, for suppleness and fruitiness.

The particularity of Brut Réserve lies in its exceptional 50% share of reserve wines, some of which are over 10 years old, giving the wine depth, complexity and maturity. Vinification is carried out cru by cru, grape by grape, in stainless steel vats, with 5-10% of the wine aged in old Burgundy barrels, for an extra touch of refinement.

Presentation of Elise Losfelt, Cellar Manager

"Complex and intriguing, Brut Réserve is distinguished by its elegance, texture and length on the palate. The 50% reserve wines give depth and freshness to this unctuous wine, embodying the Charles style."

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  Cuvée Brut Réserve reveals a deep golden color, enlivened by a fine, regular and persistent effervescence - the signature of slow maturation in crayères.

• Nose

  The nose is full and expressive, marked by notes of warm brioche, ripe fruit (mango, apricot, mirabelle plum), and a rich , nutty, toasty quality. Hints of pistachio and almond appear with aeration, revealing all the nobility of reserve wines.

• Palate

  The palate is reminiscent of crunchy nougatine on melting cream, with flavors of plums, cherries and praline. The balance is remarkable, between creaminess and freshness, supported by a long, slightly vanilla finish.

Pairing suggestions

Aperitif bites

• Gougères with Comté cheese
• Parmesan puff pastry
• Mushroom and truffle cream tartlets

Dishes

• Free-range chicken with morels
• Risotto with porcini mushrooms
• Fillet of sea bream with lemon butter

Desserts

• Caramelized mirabelle plum tart
• Bourbon vanilla crème brûlée
• Financier with almonds and hazelnuts

Price of Champagne Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve

The price of a bottle of Champagne Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve is 48,95 €. This champagne of character, full of maturity and finesse, is ideal for demanding connoisseurs in search of an auteur wine with an assertive identity.

Opinions on Brut Réserve

The Brut Réserve cuvée is unanimously acclaimed for its precision, creamy texture and aromatic complexity. It is a must-have for champagne lovers. Read reviews of Brut Réserve.

Storage and serving

This champagne can be enjoyed now to appreciate its maturity, or kept for 5 to 7 years to explore its evolution. It should be served between 8 and 10°C in a tulip-shaped glass to reveal its full aromatic richness.