Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Double Magnum

Vineyards

Champagne, France

The winemaking team selects grapes from approximately 60 crus across Champagne. Three villages shape the wine’s signature character: Oger contributes generous Chardonnay, Ambonnay supplies powerful and structured Pinot Noir, and Verneuil brings balance and a supple texture through Meunier.

Winemaking and Maturation

Charles Heidsieck blends 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier to create Brut Réserve. The cellar team combines as many as 150 individual wines, while reserve wines account for approximately half of the final blend.

The team uses only first-press juice and vinifies each cru and grape variety separately, primarily in stainless-steel tanks. It vinifies between 5% and 10% of the wine in old Burgundy oak barrels to add texture and complexity.

The bottles mature for approximately three to four years in the ancient chalk cellars beneath Reims. This extended maturation develops the wine’s creamy texture, fine bubbles and rich aromatic character.

Tasting Notes

The wine displays a deep golden colour and a fine, persistent stream of bubbles. The nose offers fresh brioche, toast, mango, apricot and mirabelle plum, followed by dried fruit, pistachio and almond.

The palate feels rich and creamy, with flavours of nougatine, pastry cream, ripe plums and cherries. Amber, vanilla and praline notes carry through to the long, polished finish.

Technical Details

• Producer: Charles Heidsieck
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Country: France
• Style: White sparkling wine
• Classification: Multi-vintage Brut
• Blend: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier
• Reserve wines: Approximately 50%
• Maturation: Approximately three to four years in chalk cellars