2013 Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Rose Millesime, Champagne

A universally respected Champagne house steeped in history, founded by - you guessed it - Charles Heidsieck in 1851, referred to as the original "Champagne Charlie". In modern times it was Daniel Thibault's obsessive focus on quality that came to define them as such a reputable house. Tragically Daniel died in 2002, but the unrelenting focus on quality has since been driven by successors Regis Camus and Thierry Roset.

Between them they have won Trophies and/or the 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' at the International Wine Challenge an unrivalled 15 times.

The fruit for the Rosé comes from the top villages of Riceys, Abonnay and Aÿ, with the delicate colour obtained from a short skin contact with the Pinot Noir element in the blend. 20% of the blend is made up of old reserve wines, which are up to 10 years of age!

37% chardonnay from Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant and Vertus, 63% pinot from Avenay, Louvois, Tauxières, Ambonnay and Aÿ, including 8% pinot noir red wine, half from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzenay and Hautvillers and half Les Riceys; fermented in stainless steel tanks, cru by cru, variety by variety; 10g/L dosage; just 6% of the sales of the house