Bright and refined, Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Champagne is the House's signature cuvée, magnifying the pure expression of Chardonnay. First launched in the 1940s and reinterpreted in 2018, this cuvée reflects Charles Heidsieck's dual expertise: that of crafting great white wines and that of blending crus and vintages with precision. A cuvée that is energetic, delicate, silky and mineral, reflecting the House's inimitable style.
A rigorous selection of the finest Chardonnays
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs is a 100% Chardonnay blend, sourced from 15 carefully selected crus from the finest terroirs of the Côte des Blancs (Oger, Vertus), the Montagne de Reims (Villers-Marmery, Trépail), the Sézannais and Montgueux. This mosaic of terroirs gives the wine great aromatic complexity and beautiful mineral tension.
- 100% Chardonnay – for finesse, brightness and energy.
- 25% reserve wines – aged for an average of five years to add creaminess and depth.
- Aged for 3 to 4 years in thousand-year-old chalk cellars – well beyond the appellation requirements, guaranteeing a velvety texture and delicate mousse.
This cuvée embodies the subtle balance between the tension of young wines and the rounded maturity characteristic of the "Charles" style. The result is a non-vintage Blanc de Blancs champagne that is precise, generous and extremely elegant.
Tasting notes
Appearance
The Blanc de Blancs has a pale, crystalline gold color with silvery highlights typical of the Chardonnay grape variety. The effervescence is fine and regular.
Nose
The nose is expressive and refined, carried by aromas of vine peach, candied citrus fruits, and floral notes of lime blossom and honeysuckle. With aeration, hints of fresh hazelnut, mandarin, and lemon appear.
Palate
On the palate, the attack is frank, straightforward, and salty. The freshness of the Chardonnay is enveloped in a silky and generous texture, typical of the House. The finish is long, persistent, and perfectly balanced between tension, volume, and minerality.
Food pairing suggestions
- Special open sea oysters
- Smoked salmon blinis with lemon cream
- Sea bass tartare with citrus fruits
- Scallop carpaccio with yuzu oil
- Turbot fillet with crunchy vegetables
- Green asparagus and Parmesan risotto
- Lemon and basil tart
- Lime macaroon
- Exotic fruit pavlova
The price of Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Champagne
The price of a bottle of Blanc de Blancs Charles Heidsieck is 62,95 £GB. This exceptional champagne, both complex and accessible, offers a luminous interpretation of Champagne Chardonnay.
Reviews of Blanc de Blancs Charles Heidsieck
Connoisseurs appreciate its aromatic precision, mineral freshness, and enveloping texture. A perfectly balanced cuvée, acclaimed both as an aperitif and with food. Read reviews of Blanc de Blancs.
Storage and serving
Blanc de Blancs can be enjoyed now to appreciate its crystalline freshness, or kept for 8 to 10 years to develop greater roundness. Serve between 9 and 11°C in a tulip glass.
