Charles Heidsieck - Millesime Vintage Brut 2012

Tasting notes

TO THE EYE: A brilliant golden yellow, scintillating with glints of green and delicate effervescence. ON THE NOSE: The nose is complex with notes of candied citrus and dried fruits, with overtones of pecan and hazelnut. ON THE PALATE: The attack is vivacious and taut before pivoting to a rounder, more generous texture, leading to an iodine tautness and a more pronounced minerality. The long finish expresses a wealth of rich aromas, unfurling notes of caramel and citrus, such as yuzu.

Description

The Millesime is a blend of ten Grands and Premiers Crus meticulously selected by the House, replete with indulgence and the refinement of wines dating from the early 2000s. It continues to express a magnificent minerality, intensity and acidity throughout the tasting experience. In addition to these excellent qualities, this vintage already displays all the elegance of a great vintage, a typical feature of the Charles Heidsieck House. The Millésime will be enhanced with time, more particularly with regard to dining as it is honored at all tables.

Estate

Charles Heidsieck is the smallest of the Grandes Marques Champagne Houses. Based in the Reims region of Champagne, it is one of the best-known producers for both vintage and non-vintage cuvée. In 1851, young Charles Heidsieck founded his own Champagne house in Reims. He understood that the United States was an important emerging market, so he traversed America repeatedly north to south promoting his new brand. The stylish entrepreneur became known lovingly as “Champagne Charlie.”

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