Charles Heidsieck - Rose Reserve label
Charles Heidsieck - Rose Reserve bottle

Charles Heidsieck - Rose Reserve NV

Rose Sparkling Wine

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Item# 13694-NV/6PK

Product Ratings

Jeb Dunnuck 92pt
James Suckling 92pt
Robert Parker 91pt
Vinous Media 91pt
Wine Enthusiast 91pt
Wine Spectator 92pt

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.”

Vinification

After the first fermentation in stainless steel each tank undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften the natural acidity. After blending with a base of 20% red and white reserve wines, and 5-6% of the Pinot Noir having been vinified as a red wine, the cuvée is bottled and yeast added to begin the second fermentation. The bottles are placed in the cellar at a temperature of about 10°C. In order to achieve the depth and complexity required by the house style, Charles Heidsieck age their Non-Vintage champagne for three years before disgorging, much longer than the legal requirement of 15 months.