Charles Heidsieck

Blanc de Blancs | Bottle 75cl

Description

Radiant and refined, Champagne Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs is the House's signature cuvée, magnifying the pure expression of Chardonnay. First launched in the 1940s, then reinterpreted in 2018, this cuvée reflects Charles Heidsieck's dual expertise: that of making great white wines, and that of blending vintages and years with precision. An energetic, delicate, silky and mineral cuvée, in the image of the House's inimitable style.

A rigorous selection of the finest Chardonnays

Blanc de Blancs Charles Heidsieck is a 100% Chardonnay blend from 15 carefully selected crus from the finest terroirs in Côte des Blancs (Oger, Vertus), Montagne de Reims (Villers-Marmery, Trépail), Sézannais and Montgueux. This mosaic of terroirs gives the wine great aromatic complexity and mineral tension.

• 100% Chardonnay - for finesse, brightness and energy.
• 25% reserve wines - on average 5 years old, for smoothness and depth.
• Aged for 3 to 4 years in thousand-year-old crayères - well beyond the requirements of the appellation, guaranteeing a velvety texture and delicate mousse.

This cuvée embodies the subtle balance between the tension of young wines and the patinated roundness typical of the "Charles" style. The result is a non-vintage Blanc de Blancs champagne that is precise, generous and extremely elegant.

Presentation of Elise Losfelt, Cellar Manager

"Ideal as an aperitif, this champagne brilliantly manages to make two opposites coexist: the tension and freshness of young Chardonnays, combined with the generous silkiness of Charles."

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  The color of Blanc de Blancs is a crystalline pale gold, with silvery highlights typical of the Chardonnay grape variety. The effervescence is fine and regular.

• Nose

  The nose is fine and expressive, with aromas of vine peach, candied citrus and floral notes of lime blossom and honeysuckle. Aeration reveals hints of fresh hazelnut, tangerine and yellow lemon.

• Mouth

  The attack is frank, straightforward and saline. The freshness of the Chardonnay is enveloped in a silky, generous texture, typical of the House. A long, persistent finish, perfectly balanced between tension, volume and minerality.

Suggested pairings

Aperitif bites

• Special oysters from the open sea
• Smoked salmon blini with lemon cream
• Sea bass tartar with citrus fruit

Dishes

• Scallop carpaccio with yuzu oil
• Turbot fillet with crisp vegetables
• Green asparagus and parmesan risotto

Desserts

• Lemon basil tart
• Lime macaroon
• Pavlova with exotic fruits

Price of Champagne Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs

The price of a bare bottle of Blanc de Blancs Charles Heidsieck is 69,95 €. This exceptional champagne, both complex and accessible, offers a luminous interpretation of Champagne Chardonnay.

Opinions on Blanc de Blancs Charles Heidsieck

Connoisseurs appreciate its aromatic precision, mineral freshness and enveloping texture. A perfectly balanced cuvée, equally popular as an aperitif or at the table. Read reviews of Blanc de Blancs.

Storage and serving

Blanc de Blancs can be enjoyed now to benefit from its crystalline freshness, or kept for 8 to 10 years to develop greater roundness. Serve between 9 and 11°C in a tulip-shaped glass.