Description / Reviews
// 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Meunier
2019 base vintage
Laid in chalk cellars in 2020 & disgorged in early 2025
9g/L dosage
"A deep golden robe marked by a delicate, orchestrated and persistent effervescence - the result of a slow and long maturing process in chalk cellars. The 50% reserve wines give an elegant nose; freshly baked brioche, roasted notes and ripe, sun-kissed fruits - mango, apricot, mirabelle plum - as well as dried fruit, pistachio and almond. The texture evokes the crunch of a layer of creamy nougat, with fleshy fruits like plums and cherries. The finish reveals amber and vanilla notes as well as a touch of praline." - House Notes
"Based on the 2019 vintage and enriched by 50% reserve wines—stored in steel tanks and incorporating some 100 individual wines, averaging a decade in age—Charles Heidsieck’s NV Brut Réserve opens with aromas of candied lemon peel, ripe pear and pineapple mingling with buttered toast and a hint of burnt sugar. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, charming and textural, with a sweet and fleshy fruit core, succulent yet vibrant acidity and a persistent, toasty finish. With a dosage of nine grams per liter, after nearly four years aging sur lattes, it represents another strong rendition of this reliable cuvée." - 92 Points, Kristaps Karklins, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
"Opens with its characteristic smoky, sultry reduction. Redcurrant and lemon follow, leading to an ultra-clear, bright, vivid palate that is limpid with Chardonnay and structured with Pinot fruit, managing to be rich and rounded without a gram of fat. Supple autolysis appears as slightly peppery rye crumb, sitting well with this reductive style." - 92 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
