Blanc de Blancs Champagne Charles Heidsieck Champagne AOP

Blanc de Blancs 100% Chardonnay Champagne produced by Charles Heidsieck from a blend of 15 crus from the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Sézannais, and Montgueux. Partially vinified in old oak barrels, it matures for 3 to 4 years in the house's Gallo-Roman chalk cellars before being released.

Who produces Blanc de Blancs Champagne Charles Heidsieck Champagne AOP?

According to Emilien Erard, the house's Cellar Master, this Blanc de Blancs, light and mineral, reveals the Charles signature of Chardonnay.

On what terroir is Blanc de Blancs Champagne Charles Heidsieck Champagne AOP produced?

The blend is based on a precise selection of 15 crus from the Côte des Blancs (Oger, Vertus), Montagne de Reims (Villers-Marmery, Trépail), Sézannais, and Montgueux.

How is Blanc de Blancs Champagne Charles Heidsieck Champagne AOP vinified and aged?

10 to 15% of the wines are vinified in old oak barrels. The blend includes 30% reserve wines with an average age of 5 years. The wine undergoes a long and slow maturation of 3 to 4 years in the house's ancient Gallo-Roman chalk cellars. The dosage is 8 g/L.

What is the tasting profile of Blanc de Blancs Champagne Charles Heidsieck Champagne AOP?

The profile is characterized by its purity and generosity, with an enveloping freshness. The nose and palate evoke white peach, candied citrus fruits, honeysuckle, fresh hazelnut, as well as mandarin and lemon.

What dishes pair with Blanc de Blancs Champagne Charles Heidsieck Champagne AOP?

The sheet suggests a scallop carpaccio with citrus fruits, Saint-Vaast No. 2 oysters, or a young pecorino.