Charles Heidsieck Brut Resere is produced from sixty separate crus with a blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier.

The Grand Cru Chardonnay is sourced from the Côte des Blancs lending fleshy and generous notes.The Grand Cru Pinot Noir comes from the Montagne de Reims yielding power, structure and fruitness. Pinot Meunier originates from the Vallée de la Marne ensuring balance and a smooth texture. This cuvee is a composite of reserve wines that are 10 years old.

Light to medium yellow in appearance, this Champagne opens with zesty notes of lemon oil, brioche and hazelnuts. The zesty candied citrus becomes more pronounced as it opens revealing complex stone fruits, crisp apple peels with a slight mineral edge. There is a slightly creamy texture adding to lovely overall balance of this wine.

By W Peter Hoyne