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| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by salua on 12/22/2020 & rated 93 points: Lovely lemon colour. slight lifted toasty nose. surprising level of acid that runs through the middle. Chaulky, mineral fruit driven to a lingering finish. Very very nice wine. (897 views) | | | Tasted by Purple Tooth on 11/7/2020 & rated 92 points: Rich with superb acidity and weight. Mineral driven with toast, and slightly sweet fruit. Very good NV here. A definite rebuy. Drink (1394 views) | | | Tasted by Bearbus on 10/5/2020: Very nice old wood influence, interesting fruit (even a little red), gentle fizz, good balance, buttered toast finish (821 views) | | | Tasted by James Kim on 12/7/2019 & rated 88 points: Brief impressions from a wine tasting of current release. Solid effort with tart apples and some minerals. (1141 views) | | | Tasted by Bearbus on 8/25/2018: Butter, toast, honey, lemon, hint of old wood. Good (highish) acidity. Nice! Defo buy again (1372 views) | | | Tasted by Lype on 11/3/2017 & rated 89 points: NV from the -80s, aromatic and tasty, resin, honey, apricot, not much bubbles, nice. (594 views) | | | Tasted by Lype on 10/5/2017 & rated 88 points: A -70s NV, oxidised, no bubbles, toasted flavours, sherry, nuts and honey. Nice despite the age and the fact that this probably should have consumed decades ago. (574 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 12/10/2016 & rated 91 points: A private tasting (Restaurant De Ertepeller, Papendrecht. NL): Old bottle, label suggests mid to late 1990's disgorgement. Full yellow, lively appearance; rich and fresh nose, citrus and brioche, lemon curd, hint of white mushroom, holds up perfectly in the glass, hint of honey, juicy and fresh, nice vinosity, very good length. A remarkable survivor. (2341 views) | | | Tasted by graemeg on 10/9/2016: Singapore Airlines - Business & Lounges; 10/9/2016-10/12/2016 (Sydney, Singapore, Frankfurt): Hefty sort of nose; lots of yeast character, and chardonnay/white-fruit characters are dominant. It’s medium/-full-bodied; definitely to accompany food. Intense, focussed bubbles certainly become furious in the air. The fundamentally rich – and chardonnay-driven – nature of the wine remain. Hefty finish, something of a bruiser. (1510 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 10/23/2015 & rated 89 points: Birthday Dinner at Yan's China Bistro with the wine group. Nose of lovely fruit, nice mousse, medium size bubbles, simple, tasty, good acid, medium body, medium finish. (1239 views) | | | Tasted by Lype on 4/17/2014 & rated 89 points: No formal noes but good as always. (183 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 11/19/1998 & rated 84 points: 1998 Non-vintage Champagne Tasting (Lafayette, Ca.): Small amount of tiny bubbles, very simple taste, touch of yeast, mouth coating fruit, medium/long finish with touch of yeast and acid. My #4 of 7, Group #1. (338 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 10/23/1997 & rated 91 points: !997 Birthday Dinner (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Very few but fine, tiny bubbles in the glass, rich color, lovely wood and yeast on the nose, lovely, yeasty, simple taste, cool tasting, very rich and creamy, lovely, long creamy taste with a hint of cardboard, long finish. My #2 of 7. (1224 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 11/18/1993 & rated 92 points: Champagne and Yquem Holiday Preview (Lafayette, Ca.): This has richer fruit on the nose than most tasted tonight, lots of bubbles, great color in the glass, nice, rich, tasty Champagne, good acid, nice, tasty wine, nice finish. My #2, Group #1. (372 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 11/4/1993 & rated 96 points: 7 Inexpensive Champagnes (Lafayette, Ca.): Lovely, rich, yeasty nose with brioche, lovely body, big body, good rich taste tonight, long finish. My #1, Group #1. (356 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 11/15/1990 & rated 89 points: Annual Non Vintage Champagne Tasting. Started with a great, rich, toasty, fruity nose which promised more than it delivered on the palate and finish. Not a bad champagne. My #3 and Group #1, retail $24.97. (1555 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 11/14/1989 & rated 88 points: Blind Tasting of 6 Champagnes.
Very bubbly, light oak nose, very stylish and rich in the mouth, medium/long finish
My #4 of 6. (897 views) |
| Charles Heidsieck Producer website
From the very start, the wines of Charles Heidsieck managed to seduce the royal courts of Europe. Today, the House’s wines are awarded the highest accolades by professional juries across the world. The quantity of medals and trophies regularly earned by Charles Heidsieck is simply extraordinary. The winemaking team has been awarded the “Winemaker of the Year” trophy nine times by the UK International Wine Challenge. Régis Camus joined Charles Heidsieck in 1994 and has been the head winemaker of the House since 2002. This meticulous and passionate professional likes to keep an eye on everything: the state of the vineyards, the selection of the grapes, their pressing and their vinification, cru by cru, in individual vats. His mission is to perpetuate the Charles Heidsieck style, reflecting the richness of the Champagne region.Champagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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