Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, Gault Millau 16.5/20, RVF 15.5/20
"With its old gold color, this champagne offers a subtle and tender finish, with a very refined bouquet of candied fruits and dried flowers, and great persistence. " (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
English rose hue, cherry blossom, illuminated by fine, lively bubbles
Nose
A soft, fruity impression of grapefruit and wild strawberry is enriched with notes of tobacco, cinnamon, and licorice stick.
Mouth
Fresh and smooth attack, with a morning atmosphere thanks to notes of toast, butter, and blackberry jelly, striking the perfect balance between freshness and fullness.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
and serve
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2012
Food and wine pairings
A déguster à l'apéritif...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
The jewel in the crown of the Descours family, Charles Heidsieck deserves to be considered one of today's most brilliant brands. It owes this status to the superb definition of each of its champagnes and the mellow, smooth roundness that is so characteristic of the "Charles style." The house 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 very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
This small house, founded in 1851 in Reims and well known to discerning connoisseurs, owes its success to the style of its vinous, rounded champagnes. With a very high proportion of reserve wines in the blend (40%) and a dosage of 8g, Charles-Heidsieck's non-vintage brut cultivates an original style, somewhat contrary to certain trends, but with an undeniable personality. Since the house was bought by the Descours family in 2011, a new era has begun for the house, which, without losing its soul, is returning to the forefront with a complete range of high-quality wines. A trajectory that we are rewarding with a second star.