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Sparkling Wine: 1985 | Charles Heidsieck | Champagne Charlie (Double Magnum)

A beautiful colour with a mix of rich gold and hints of green. With recent disgorgement you get that hint of smoky charm, then layers of dried fruits start to build up a complex nose, its really alluring as you discover something new with every visit to the glass. There is dried fruit like lemon, orange and lime mixed with toasted hazelnuts. On the palate, brioche and dried apricots shine through with hints of almond and dried fig.

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Producer: Charles Heidsieck

Ratings: WS | 97  D | 97

Vintage: 1985

Size: 3L

ABV: 12%

Varietal: Champagne Blend

Country/Region: France, Champagne

Detailed Description

A beautiful colour with a mix of rich gold and hints of green. With recent disgorgement you get that hint of smoky charm, then layers of dried fruits start to build up a complex nose, its really alluring as you discover something new with every visit to the glass. There is dried fruit like lemon, orange and lime mixed with toasted hazelnuts. On the palate, brioche and dried apricots shine through with hints of almond and dried fig.

Reviews:

• Decanter: Devastating spring frosts made for a very small harvest in 1985, producing a wine of power and richness with great vinosity. This is a brilliant daffodil gold colour, with aromas of apple blossom, peach and a swirl of smoke. Exotic flavours of guava and mango are accompanied by a honeyed texture and a gentle, filigreed mousse.

• Wine Spectator: Sublime. Like relaxing into a favorite chair, this is both familiar and comfortable in its mellow profile and sumptuous texture. Flavors of coffee, grilled hazelnut, citrus and brioche wrap around the palate, retaining focus thanks to the firm structure. Lovely finish.

Producer InformationCharles Heidsieck is a prestigious Champagne producer. Its house style is structured and creamy, with a high proportion of reserve wine used in the Brut NV. Charles Heidsieck uses the three main Champagne grapes; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, in the wines, and the grapes of which are now sourced from more than 200 growers throughout Champagne. The house began in 1851 when its eponymous founder – the original "Champagne Charlie" – went into business for himself. Rather than investing in vineyards, Heidsieck invested in underground chalk cellars based in the center of Reims. The cellars, which are still part of the house today, are 60 feet (18m) below ground and have a constant temperature and humidity – they have been used to age wines for nearly 150 years. The cellars were less than 330 feet (100m) away from the German front line during the First World War and managed to survive, even though 80 percent of Reims was destroyed. In 1852, Charles Heidsieck left France for America, a market that was so far untouched by Champagne. He found great success there and was seen as not only an ambassador for Champagne but for France as a whole. Today, Champagne Charles Heidsieck is a premium producer of sparkling wines. The house produces both classic brut and rosé non-vintage wines, both of which are aged for three years, around 20 months longer than is legally required for non-vintage champagnes. There are also a range of vintage expressions in the portfolio. 

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