Charles Heidsieck Champagne has been created in 1851 and is currently owned by the Rémy Cointreau group. The wine estate reaches approximatively 65 ha.
Charles Heidsieck: without a doubt, one of the most prized champagnes in the world.
Ad Charles Heidsieck 1900
Charles Heidsieck has always been acclaimed by professional tasters, those recognised as being the first amongst “those who know”. The quantity of medals and trophies regularly earned by Charles Heidsieck is simply extraordinary. The winemaking team has been awarded the “Winemaker of the Year” trophy nine times by the UK International Wine Challenge (1994, 1998-2002, 2004, 2007, 2009).
A favoured supplier of the royal courts of Europe.
From the very beginning, Charles Heidsieck gained the respect of professionals and amateurs.
Founded in 1851, the House and its wines earned their first medals during the Universal Exhibition of 1859. The Emperor Napoleon III himself was prone to drinking the Maison’s champagne, showing a preference for the “high style very dry” which had traditionally been made for the British market.
After Charles-Camille Heidsieck’s voyage to Russia in 1864, the Tsar’s entourage particularly appreciated his champagne and the labels on the champagne bottles soon carried a caption written in Cyrillic which read “specially chosen for Russia”. Charles Heidsieck was also an official supplier to the courts of H.M. the King of Sweden and his R.H. the Grand Duke of Sax-Weimar.
Réserve Range
This is the most perfect expression of the Charles Heidsieck style They embody the main qualities of the Maison, the multiple facets of its know-how. An aperitif wine by excellence, it is also the perfect accompaniment to simple but savoury food.
Tasting notes:
Voluptuous, Brioche, Lilac, Apricot, Peach, Honey, Creaminess
Price UK : http://www.thedrinkshop.com £31.80
Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve
A fleshy, acidulous cuvée which suggests the liveliness of the pomelo or morello cherry, mingled with the irresistible aroma of freshly picked wild strawberries. The aromatic finesse evokes, like a cherry or almond tree in bloom, a naturally, sophisticated elegance. The Rosé Réserve is the most recent addition to the Charles Heidsieck Réserve range.
Tasting notes:
Wild strawberries, Mild spices, Vanilla pods, Fresh and smooth
Price UK : http://www.wineandco.co.uk £ 33.85
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