Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve | Bottle 75cl - Box

Description

Presented in an elegant case, the bottle of Champagne Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve is an invitation to discover the excellence of a champagne with character. Crafted with patience and precision, this emblematic cuvée stands out for its perfect balance of freshness, aromatic complexity and silky texture. The Maison's signature box also makes it an ideal gift, as refined as it is timeless.

A signature composition from the finest terroirs

A true reflection of the Charles Heidsieck style, Brut Réserve is composed of over 60 carefully blended crus, among which three emblematic villages each bring their own signature:

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

The final blend is composed of :

• 40% Pinot Noir - for intensity and structure.
• 40% Chardonnay - for finesse, elegance and sparkle.
• 20% Meunier - for balance and fruity texture.

The House distinguishes itself by integrating an exceptional 50% of reserve wines, some of which are kept for over ten years in stainless steel vats and old barrels. This aging lends a remarkable richness and patina to this cuvée, vinified cru by cru, varietal by varietal, with a controlled touch of oak (5-10%).

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

  Brut Réserve Charles Heidsieck has an intense golden color, with a fine, harmonious effervescence, revealing its long maturation in the thousand-year-old chalk pits of Reims.

• Nose

  The nose is seductive in its complexity. It reveals aromas of warm brioche, dried apricot and mirabelle plum, followed by more evolved notes of toasted pistachio and marzipan, magnified by prolonged aging.

• Palate

  The mouth reveals a perfectly balanced, creamy texture. It evokes the crunch of melted nougatine on autumn fruit, with hints of vanilla, praline and quetsche. The finish is long, caressing and extremely precise.

Pairing suggestions

Aperitif bites

• Mini foie gras brioches
• Cromesquis of mature cheese
• Veal tartar with hazelnuts

Dishes

• Roasted scallops
• Free-range poultry with chanterelle mushrooms
• Filet mignon of veal with reduced jus

Desserts

• Rum Baba with light cream
• Shortbread tart with caramelized pears
• Dried fruit crumble

Storage and serving

Serve between 8 and 10°C, in a tulip-shaped glass to reveal all its nuances. This champagne can be enjoyed now, or kept for up to 7 years to develop even more complex aromas.

Why give this champagne as a gift?

With its elegant packaging and great expressivity, the Brut Réserve cuvée is a sure bet for any gift. Ideal for celebrating an important occasion, thanking a colleague or delighting an enlightened connoisseur, it combines refinement and generosity.

Anecdote about this cuvée

The House's chalky cellars, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, allow for slow, serene maturation. It is in these silent galleries that Brut Réserve acquires its unique texture and inimitable aromatic bouquet, the signature of Charles Heidsieck.