Monday, February 5, 2018 - NV CHARLES HEIDSIECK BRUT RESERVE- this was first bottled and aged in 2009, disgorged in 2017; it is a bland of 60 crus vinified separately with a division of 33% Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier; they use 40% reserve wines with an average age of 10 years from the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards taken from the best crus from the best years and generally aged from 5-15 years in stainless still vats.
My tasting notes were consistent with past recent bottles: the colour had a golden hue; included in the aromatics is nice toasted brioche, almond paste and stone fruit notes with apricot and papaya most prevalent; the taste profile had rich vanilla laced red plums and cherries as well; it was delivered in a creamy mousse which served to enhanced and prolong the finish to grand proportions.