Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve NV

Name: Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve NV
Brand: Charles Heidsieck
SKU: OATCHARLESHEID5
Price: 182.12 AUD
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About this Wine

92 POINTS - Wine Spectator
"A harmonious rosé Champagne that layers bright buoyant acidity and satiny texture with a fine range of yellow peach strawberry biscuit and crystallized honey flavors. Minerally hints of smoke and saline show on the finish. Pinot Noir Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier."

To the Eye
Asophisticated powdery pink robe with luminous glints of wild rose. Delicate vivacious bubbles are the result of an ageing period or 36 months.

To the Nose
A base of 20% of reserve wines white and red give this rose blend a subtle yet complex nose. The initial fragrances from the 5-6% of elegant red wines are redolent of home-made strawberry jam mixed with the fruitiness of blood peach. A meticulous selection of crus gives the Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve the rich warm notes of gingerbread and cinnamon.

On the Palate
The deep powerful mouthfeel - the result of ageing in thousand-year old cellars - offers a burst of strawberry raspberry and blackberry nestled in velvety whipped cream.

Type	Champagne & Sparkling
Varietal(s)	Pinot Noir
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Brand	Charles Heidsieck

Wines from Champagne

Associated with luxury, celebration, Champagne is where the world’s most prized sparkling wine originates. In the past it was very common for people to confuse the term Champagne and sparkling wine as they are so synonymous. By EU law however, only sparkling wine made in the Champagne region and under strict quality standards can legally be called by that name.

Sparkling wine produced the Champagne way, goes through secondary fermentation in the bottle. This is known as méthode champenoise or outside of Champagne it is called the traditional method. When the yeast inside the bottle have finished working, they die and become lees. The lees remain in contact with the wine until the winemaker decides to take them out, creating texture, richness, and complexity in the wine.

In comparison, the other popular way of fermenting sparkling wine is called the Charmat method where the fermentation happens en masse in a large tank and extended lees contact does not happen. . This is cheaper and rather than emphasizing richness and complexity, the tank method enhances clean fruit and aromatics, making wines that are youthful and easy drinking.

The principal grapes that go into making champagne include: Chardonnay (white), Pinot Noir (red) and Pinot Meunier (red). A Champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay will be labelled Blanc de blancs while ones comprised of only red grapes will be called Blanc de noirs. Whether it be white or rose however, most Champagne is made from a mix of both red and white grapes.

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Critic reviews

Wine Enthusiast – This beautifully balanced Champagne is pale in color and rich in both acidity and fruit. It has touches of maturity from the 25% reserve wines in the blend. The aftertaste shows a wine that is just right.

James Suckling – Enticing nose of nectarines citrus red berries and summer flowers. Creamy and elegant on the generous palate with some red wine character forming the core. Long very layered finish with just a hint of tannin adding emphasis. 90% of the cuvee is the same as the Brut Reserve with the rest made up of 5% pinot noir and 5% pinot meunier.

Decanter – Lovely vanilla toast red fruit jam plums lees brioche and croissant aromas. Palate with very good integration of the fine mousse. Blend: 40% Pinot Noir 35% Chardonnay 25% Pinot Meunier.

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – A blend of 40% Pinot Noir (including 5% as a red wine sourced from Les Riceys terroir) 35% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Meunier the Charles Heidsieck NV Rosé Réserve possesses a fresh and perfumed bouquet with aromas of blood orange strawberry gooseberry pastry and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied with a supple and seamless texture it’s a harmonious Champagne with a clean and precise finish. Rating: 90+