NV Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Réserve
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rjonwine@gmail.com wrote:
93 Points
Monday, September 30, 2013 - Light yellow color with abundant, steady, tiny bubbles; autolytic, hazelnut, almond, baked apple nose; delicious, rich, creamy textured, hazelnut, almond, baked apple, mineral palate; medium-plus finish (per back label, laid in chalk cellars in 2008, disgorged 2012; good value)
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Comment posted by SLIMES:
11/4/2013 2:02:00 AM - New label? May I ask when this was disgorged?
Comment posted by rjonwine@gmail.com:
11/4/2013 10:10:00 AM - Good question. It is a current release in the new packaging, designed to invoke the days of "Champagne Charlie," as Charles Heidsieck was known in the U.S. in the 1850s for his many visits here that helped popularize Champagne in this country. On the back it says it was disgorged in 2012.
Comment posted by SLIMES:
11/4/2013 11:28:00 AM - Thanks. I've just bought a bottle that I'm gonna try at Xmas. I'm wondering whether I should lay some down. This seems to be the only champagne house where I buy the vintage wines for drinking now and the NV wines for ageing.
Comment posted by rjonwine@gmail.com:
11/4/2013 12:55:00 PM - Now that you mention it, I think that's a pretty good approach with C. Heidsieck. Their vintage wines are generally ready to drink on release. The others in their lineup are always among the best values in Champagne, for those of us who go for the autolytic style.