| Brand | Charles Heidsieck |
| Appellation | Champagne, France |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Oak Treatment | |
| Aging | more than 20 months / 12% abv |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 55 % Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay |
Product details
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé 2018 reflects the house’s distinctive pursuit of depth, elegance, freshness, and generosity. The 2018 growing season brought heavy spring rainfall and storms followed by a hot, dry summer, allowing the grapes to reach maturity rapidly while remaining healthy and in excellent condition. The resulting vintage is a refined blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, with fruit sourced predominantly from Grands and Premiers Crus including Ambonnay, Tauxières, Vertus, Bouzy, Verzy, and Trigny. This carefully selected composition gives Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé 2018 a polished and expressive character, making it a distinctive choice for those seeking a sophisticated vintage French cuvée.
The nose opens discreetly with cocoa, roasted coffee, brioche, quince, and roasted pineapple, followed by peach, apricot, and blackberry jelly as the aromas develop. On the palate, it is round and generous, with a full opening and increasingly expressive juicy fruit character, leading to a tangy finish accented by gentle cocoa. For food pairing, enjoy it with oysters, shellfish, sashimi, roasted poultry, soft cheeses, or light fruit-based appetizers, where its freshness and layered fruit character can complement both delicate and savory flavors.
