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2006 Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Rose Vintage, Champagne

A$215.13
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SKU
CHARHROS06
97

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!

The wine is made up of 36% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 28% Pinot Meunier and has been aged on its lees for over 3 years. A wonderfully indulgent aperitif with broad and appealing English summer pudding bouquet and flavours, along with that classic pastry shop notes that characterise Charles Hiedsieck. Rich, truly silky and utterly moreish. Vivacious, rich and textural enough though to go with shellfish and a classic bisque style sauce; also try with an English summer pudding for a real treat.


97 points Tyson Stelzer, Tasted in Champagne
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
One of Cyril Brun’s first decisions on joining the company was to release this vintage before the 2005 (which he recalls brought some strange looks – ‘Who is that new guy doing crazy things?!’). I loved it on that first release and I adore it even more now, its pinot core having burst through its surface in a display of breathtaking red cherries, wild strawberries, even cassis, at once fresh, flamboyant and vivacious, and at the same time complex and contemplative. The elegant freshness and freeze-frame evolution of its early life have held transfixed, melting effortlessly into a vortex of deeply evocative Charles spice, ginger and brioche, all the while projecting beautifully refined acid structure and stunning chalk mineral freshness. A delightful Rosé for long conversations on cool nights.
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Product/Service Sold Out Yes
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Champagne/Sparkling
Wine Style Traditional
Country France
Varietals Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Vintage 2006
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 97
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