NV Champagne Brut Réserve, Charles Heidsieck

• Style: Pale gold, silky, composed
• Taste: Ripe stone fruit, pastry, spice, balanced freshness
• Food: Shellfish, eggs Benedict, soft & creamy cheese
• Occasion: Celebration, aperitivo, gifting
• Serve: Chilled in a flute, 12% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale gold with a soft foam of bubbles that refuse to rush. The palate opens into ripe stone fruit and pastry notes, finishing with a whisper of spice — silky yet structured, indulgent yet fresh. Apricot, melon, dried fruit, pistachio and almond emerge as the wine breathes, revealing why this earns such consistent praise from critics and collectors alike.

The Winery — Charles Heidsieck

Founded in 1851 by 'Champagne Charlie', this family-owned house remains the smallest of the Grandes Marques, a distinction that has sharpened its focus on reserve-wine mastery rather than softened it. The winemaking team has been named Sparkling Winemaker of the Year 16 times at the International Wine Challenge. This Brut Réserve blends 41% Chardonnay from Oger with texture and floral lift, 41% Pinot Noir from Ambonnay for weight and fruit depth, and 18% Meunier from Verneuil for acidity and aroma. The house adds 40–46% reserve wines averaging a decade old — layering depth most non-vintage examples skip. After 36–48 months resting in chalk cellars, three times the legal minimum, the result is composed, generous, and genuinely rewarding at 12% ABV.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a Champagne that proves restraint and rigour never go out of fashion. Pair it with shellfish, eggs Benedict, or soft and creamy cheese; it also complements hard aged cheese and salads beautifully. Chill and pour into a flute for celebrations, date nights, or simply the moment that calls for something you trust. Browse our full Sparkling Wine range to explore more, or discover how Chardonnay shapes world-class bubbly across regions.