An iconic vintage for Charles Heidsieck, the Brut Millésimé 2013 stands out for its harmony between power, purity, and freshness. Made from a late harvest, this great wine displays remarkable aromatic concentration and a full-bodied texture, all supported by remarkable tension. After nine years of maturation on lees in the thousand-year-old chalk cellars of Reims, this cuvée expresses all the richness of a unique year and the expertise of the Charles style.
An exceptional blend
The Brut Millésimé 2013 is the precise expression of a vintage shaped by patience and high standards. The blend is based on a rigorous selection of 10 iconic Premiers and Grands Crus:
- 57% Pinot Noir – Provides structure, fullness and spicy notes.
- 43% Chardonnay – Adds freshness, minerality and elegance.
The grapes come mainly from exceptional villages such as Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Aÿ, Avize, Vertus, Ambonnay, Bouzy and Louvois. The wine is dosed at 9 g/L, revealing all its roundness without masking the natural balance of the cuvée.
The 2013 vintage
The 2013 vintage in Champagne was marked by a late growing season and an exceptionally successful harvest in October. This prolonged ripening period produced perfectly balanced grapes, rich in sugar and with beautiful acidity. This vintage reveals a dazzling freshness combined with great aromatic concentration. It is now establishing itself as a wine of character, made for aging.
Tasting notes
Color
The color of the 2013 Brut Millésimé is golden and luminous, with subtle coppery highlights that hint at the wine's richness.
Nose
An intense nose, blending notes of ripe fruit such asapricot and vine peach, accompanied by toasted, smoky andsweet spice (cinnamon, licorice, black pepper) notes.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied and fleshy, with an enveloping texture. The concentration of the vintage is balanced by lively freshness. The finish is long and mouthwatering, with a lovely spicy finish.
Food pairing suggestions
- Shrimp tempura
- Herb-crusted cod fritters
- Comté cheese and poppy seed puff pastries
- Chicken katsu with roasted asparagus
- Langoustine ravioli with smoked broth
- Veal filet mignon with morel mushrooms
- Apple and pear crumble with cinnamon
- Timut pepper panna cotta
- Licorice crème brûlée
The price of Charles Heidsieck Millésimé 2013 Champagne
The Brut Millésimé 2013 is available at a price of 102,95 £GB. A distinguished cuvée, designed for lovers of exceptional champagnes and wines for aging.
Reviews of Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé 2013
Connoisseurs praise its aromatic complexity and silky texture. Its aging potential and precision make it a must-try cuvée. Read reviews of the Millésimé 2013 cuvée.
Storage and serving
This champagne can be stored for over 10 years in a cellar at a stable temperature between 10 and 12°C. It will gain in complexity and character with age. Serve at 11°C in a tulip glass to reveal its full richness.
Anecdote about this cuvée
2013 marked a return to an October harvest in Champagne, a rare occurrence in the last decade. This unique feature has given rise to a wine that is both classic in its balance and modern in its expression, symbolizing the stylistic renewal brought about by Cellar Master Elise Losfelt.
