Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs
HK$ 756.63
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Disgorged in 2022, the latest release of the Charles Heidsieck NV Blanc de Blancs is elaborated with 30% of reserve wines, of which 10% to 12% are aged in old barrels. It has a captivating bouquet with aromas of honeysuckle, lemon oil, citrus, peach, tangerine and delicate hints of pastry, followed by a medium to full-bodied, round and creamy, layered and elegant palate that finishes with chalky and brioche notes. A little time in the cellar will be more than profitable.
Features
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
12.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 6ºC and 8ºC
Winemaking
Second fermentation in bottle with a minimum ageing of 48 months and a final dosage of 10 g/l (Brut).
Description
Charles Heidsieck was one of the first Champagne houses to recognise its passion for Chardonnay, producing a Blanc de Blancs in its 1949 vintage. There is evidence that the Maison had produced some mono-crus from the Côte des Blancs as early as 1906. This cuvée, relaunched in 2018, combines two areas of expertise of the house: the production of great white wines and the art of blending a wide selection of wines from different years and terroirs. The challenge is to make opposites coexist: the tension and freshness of the young chardonnays on the one hand, and the silky and typical character of "Charles" on the other.
Winemaking
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs is the result of a very selective blend of Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Cote de Sezanne and Montgueux. The cuvée base is composed of 10 crus of Chardonnay, the most sought-after grapes of the region. Only the must from the first press is used and the wines benefit from a slow and prolonged maturation of 3 to 4 years, well beyond the region's norms.
Taste
Charles Heidsieck's Champagne Blanc de Blancs has a crystalline golden colour with typical reflections of the Chardonnay variety. On the nose, one can recognise the ripe aromas of Chardonnay: white peach, candied citrus with hints of lime, honeysuckle and fresh hazelnut, giving way to subtle hints of mandarin and lemon. On the palate, freshness and tension characterise this typically Charles generosity: the attack is pure and direct, not at all aggressive but unusually smooth for a Blanc de Blancs, which is often characterised by being more sharp than creamy. The harmonious finish offers a surprising minerality and a slight salinity.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 49-53 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 54 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
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