NV Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Réserve
Community Tasting Note
Brendel Does not like this wine:
89 Points
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - Seems overpriced for what it is: the acidity came off as a bit harsh, gravely, and there wasn’t enough fruit or brioche to balance that. This is $15-20 more than other champagnes that are of comparable or better quality in our opinion.
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Comment posted by gotfunk:
9/21/2022 2:23:00 PM - How much did you pay for it?
Comment posted by Brendel:
9/21/2022 4:27:00 PM - $60 with 10% off for a mixed case. To our taste, it wasn’t better than the standard Piper-Heidsieck, for example, which is $35 or so, or a de Margerie grand cru brut at $45.
Comment posted by JHH51:
9/22/2022 6:36:00 PM - I was at $43, which is comparable to Tattinger (NV) at a similar price point. Wines are similar.
Comment posted by asparagus:
9/25/2022 7:49:00 AM - You didn’t like it yet rated it 89?!?
Comment posted by Brendel:
9/25/2022 8:46:00 PM - Yeah. The “didn’t like it” means I definitely wouldn’t buy it again, since I’d prefer several other wines in the price range. It doesn’t mean I didn’t like the wine at all or wouldn’t drink it, or wouldn’t order it if it’s reasonably priced at a restaurant and it’s the only champagne. Also my wife and I are generous scorers, so 89 might be superlative for some but for us it means B/B+ or good, enjoyable, but not a step above.