Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve | Half bottle 37,5cl

Description

Elegant and gourmet, the half-bottle of Champagne Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve is a true signature of the House. Thanks to precise blending and a high proportion of reserve wines, it offers rare complexity and maturity, even in a small format. Perfect for a privileged tasting moment for two, or to offer a condensed version of the Charles Heidsieck style, all finesse and intensity.

A blend representative of the Charles Heidsieck style

The Brut Réserve cuvée embodies the House's historic expertise, notably through the use of 50% reserve wines, some over 10 years old. The blend is based on :

• 40% Pinot Noir for structure, intensity and aromatic power.
• 40% Chardonnay for finesse, freshness and elegance.
• 20% Meunier for roundness and suppleness.

Among the sixty crus selected, three emblematic terroirs anchor the identity of this cuvée:

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

Each grape variety is vinified cru by cru, in stainless steel vats, with 5 to 10% of the wine aged in old Burgundy barrels, to bring out lightly toasted nuances and a beautiful aromatic patina.

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

  Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve has a deep golden color, animated by a fine, orchestrated and persistent effervescence, the fruit of slow, long maturation in crayères.

• Nose

  The nose reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity. Notes of freshly baked brioche mingle with aromas of ripe fruit (mango, apricot, mirabelle plum), dried fruit (pistachio, almond) and subtle hints of toast.

• Mouth

  The palate is reminiscent of crunchy nougatine on melting cream, with fleshy fruit (plums, cherries) and remarkable creaminess. The finish reveals vanilla and praline notes of great finesse.

Suggested pairings

Aperitif bites

• Gougères with comté cheese
• Mushroom puff pastry
• Toast with foie gras and gingerbread

Dishes

• Chicken supreme with cream sauce
• Morel Risotto
• Roasted veal fillet, reduced jus

Desserts

• Mirabelle plum tart
• Vanilla crème brûlée
• Crunchy milk chocolate praline

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve half-bottle price

The price of a half-bottle of Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve is 31,95 €. An ideal format for discovering or rediscovering the richness and balance of this emblematic cuvée.

Opinions on the Brut Réserve cuvée

Enthusiasts praise this cuvée for its consistency, complexity and great finesse. A champagne that appeals to connoisseurs and newcomers alike. Read reviews of cuvée Brut Réserve.

Storage and service

The half-bottle of Brut Réserve is perfect for immediate tasting. It should be served between 8 and 10°C in a tulip-shaped glass. Store away from light, at a constant temperature of between 10 and 12°C.