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Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Réserve
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $106.40 (?)
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This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. 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This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. This pairing would tie beautifully with the brut reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Collection 242 Brut Champagne
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $89.30 (?)
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Following Collection 242 and its 2017 base wine will be Collection 243 with a 2018 base wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy adding 34% of perpetuelle reserve and 10% of Roederer reserve wine aged in oak, the house is able to maintain freshness that is reminiscent of the vintage Blanc de blancs. \u003c\/span\u003eThe wine displays vividly fresh fruit and is highly expressive on the nose. There is a defined minerality showing the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs combined with white florals, citrus zest and a distinct chalkiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe palate is both generous and bracing, with Chardonnay taking the lead in profile. We love the interplay between ripe lemon, Williams pear and red apple, amidst that chalky-toasty backdrop of reserve wines. The flavours persist long after the first sip. Quality speaks for itself.\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection 242 is a blend of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56% 2017 Base wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34% Perpetual reserve (a mix of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 vintages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10% Reserve wine aged in oak (signature of Louis Roederer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8g\/L dosage. 3 years ageing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and power are juxtaposed in this stunning cuvee. Enjoy this wine on its own or serve with an almond crusted halibut fish drizzled with a garlic and lemon sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-07-27T10:54:44+10:00","created_at":"2021-07-16T15:43:09+10:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Brut","tags":["242","Brut","Exclusive","Louis Roederer","No Malolactic Fermentation","Perpetual Solera","Region: Reims","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Apple","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Lemon Blossom","Taste: Malic Acidity","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Perpetual Solera","Taste: Spicy","Taste: Toasty","topsell","Under $100","Winemaker: Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon","Year: NV"],"price":9495,"price_min":9495,"price_max":9495,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39449410371693,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_ROED_BRUT_242","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":28269703102573,"product_id":6600920006765,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-07-22T16:57:09+10:00","updated_at":"2021-07-22T16:57:21+10:00","alt":"louis-roederer-collection-242-Emperor-Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-242-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1626937041","variant_ids":[39449410371693]},"available":true,"name":"Louis Roederer Collection 242 Brut Champagne - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":27,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3114080400050","featured_media":{"alt":"louis-roederer-collection-242-Emperor-Champagne","id":20539535327341,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-242-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1626937041"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-242-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1626937041","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-242-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1626937047"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-242-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1626937041","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"louis-roederer-collection-242-Emperor-Champagne","id":20539535327341,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-242-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1626937041"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-242-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1626937041","width":540},{"alt":"louis-roederer-collection-242-Box-Emperor-Champagne","id":20539535360109,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-242-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1626937047"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-242-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1626937047","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e- The new signature blend of Champagne Louis Roederer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fresh, rich and elegant brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 42% Chardonnay, 36% Pinot Noir and 22% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection 242 is a 100% biodynamic brut champagne, made with 56% of 2017 base wine. It is the 242nd blend of the house since its establishment in 1776. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLouis Roederer is blurring the lines between vintage and non-vintage champagne as each year, the house will release their brut champagne with a new name and a different base wine. Following Collection 242 and its 2017 base wine will be Collection 243 with a 2018 base wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy adding 34% of perpetuelle reserve and 10% of Roederer reserve wine aged in oak, the house is able to maintain freshness that is reminiscent of the vintage Blanc de blancs. \u003c\/span\u003eThe wine displays vividly fresh fruit and is highly expressive on the nose. There is a defined minerality showing the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs combined with white florals, citrus zest and a distinct chalkiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe palate is both generous and bracing, with Chardonnay taking the lead in profile. We love the interplay between ripe lemon, Williams pear and red apple, amidst that chalky-toasty backdrop of reserve wines. The flavours persist long after the first sip. Quality speaks for itself.\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection 242 is a blend of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56% 2017 Base wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34% Perpetual reserve (a mix of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 vintages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10% Reserve wine aged in oak (signature of Louis Roederer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8g\/L dosage. 3 years ageing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and power are juxtaposed in this stunning cuvee. Enjoy this wine on its own or serve with an almond crusted halibut fish drizzled with a garlic and lemon sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Collection 242 Brut Magnum (1.5L) Champagne
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $227.05 (?)
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It is the 242nd blend of the house since its establishment in 1776. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLouis Roederer is blurring the lines between vintage and non-vintage champagne as each year, the house will release their brut champagne with a new name and a different base wine. Following Collection 242 and its 2017 base wine will be Collection 243 with a 2018 base wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy adding 34% of perpetuelle reserve and 10% of Roederer reserve wine aged in oak, the house is able to maintain freshness that is reminiscent of the vintage Blanc de blancs. \u003c\/span\u003eThe wine displays vividly fresh fruit and is highly expressive on the nose. 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Quality speaks for itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection 242 is a blend of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56% 2017 Base wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34% Perpetual reserve (a mix of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 vintages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10% Reserve wine aged in oak (signature of Louis Roederer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8g\/L dosage. 3 years ageing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and power are juxtaposed in this stunning cuvee. 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It is the 242nd blend of the house since its establishment in 1776. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLouis Roederer is blurring the lines between vintage and non-vintage champagne as each year, the house will release their brut champagne with a new name and a different base wine. Following Collection 242 and its 2017 base wine will be Collection 243 with a 2018 base wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy adding 34% of perpetuelle reserve and 10% of Roederer reserve wine aged in oak, the house is able to maintain freshness that is reminiscent of the vintage Blanc de blancs. \u003c\/span\u003eThe wine displays vividly fresh fruit and is highly expressive on the nose. There is a defined minerality showing the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs combined with white florals, citrus zest and a distinct chalkiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is both generous and bracing, with Chardonnay taking the lead in profile. We love the interplay between ripe lemon, Williams pear and red apple, amidst that chalky-toasty backdrop of reserve wines. The flavours persist long after the first sip. Quality speaks for itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection 242 is a blend of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56% 2017 Base wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34% Perpetual reserve (a mix of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 vintages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10% Reserve wine aged in oak (signature of Louis Roederer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8g\/L dosage. 3 years ageing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and power are juxtaposed in this stunning cuvee. Enjoy this wine on its own or serve with an almond crusted halibut fish drizzled with a garlic and lemon sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Réserve Half Bottle 375ml
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $74.10 (?)
{"id":6650825179245,"title":"Charles Heidsieck Réserve Half Bottle 375ml","handle":"charles-heidsieck-reserve-mini-375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Class leading non-vintage Brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Over 60 wines go into making this with 5-6 years average aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Excellent with richer foods and really pimps out a party\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are beginning your champagne journey or you simply want to experience an excellent example of a Brut champagne, try this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh grapefruit and yellow peach with some banana bread and spice. This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. 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This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. This pairing would tie beautifully with the brut reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e"}