Ratings: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, Gault Millau 16.5/20, RVF 15.5/20
“With its old-gold color, this champagne offers a subtle and delicate finish, with a very refined bouquet of candied fruit and dried flowers that lingers beautifully. ” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2011 – Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
A shade of English rose, cherry blossoms, illuminated by fine, lively bubbles
Nose
A soft, fruity aroma of pomelos and wild strawberries is enriched with notes of tobacco, cinnamon, and licorice root
Palate
A fresh and smooth attack; the aroma evokes the morning with notes of toast, butter, and blackberry jam—a perfect balance between freshness and richness.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
and serve
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2012
Food and Wine Pairings
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Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
As the crown jewel of the Descours family’s Piper brand, Charles Heidsieck richly deserves to be considered one of today’s most outstanding brands. It owes this status to the superb character of each of its champagnes and to the smooth, mellow roundness so characteristic of the “Charles style.” The house’s style is not based on power, tension, or minerality, but on elegance.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This small house, founded in 1851 in Reims and well known among discerning connoisseurs, owes its success to the style of its full-bodied, rounded champagnes. With a very high proportion of reserve wines in the blend (40%) and a bold dosage of 8g, Charles-Heidsieck’s non-vintage brut cultivates an original style—somewhat at odds with certain trends, yet with an undeniable personality. Since the Descours family acquired the house in 2011, a new era has begun for the house, which—without losing its soul—is returning to the forefront with a comprehensive, high-quality range of wines. We are recognizing this trajectory with a second star.