2006 Charles Heidsieck Brut
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Latest vintage, more opulent than the 05 and lovely richness on the nose with plenty of toasted brioche. Usually a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. A step up in power and complexity from the very good NV, but so balanced on the finish, restrained power. Fresh fruits, hints of red fruit and spices on the palate. Very vinous on the finish and a serious vintage Champagne. Excellent, complex and very interesting. Oct 2017.
Latest vintage, more opulent than the 05 and lovely richness on the nose with plenty of toasted brioche. Usually a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. A step up in power and complexity from the very good NV, but so balanced on the finish, restrained power. Fresh fruits, hints of red fruit and spices on the palate. Very vinous on the finish and a serious vintage Champagne. Excellent, complex and very interesting. Oct 2017, FINE+RARE
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The 2006 Brut Millésimé spent nine years on the lees and was disgorged in 2017 with ten grams per liter dosage. The wine expresses the sunny vintage, exhibiting generous aromas of mirabelle plum, crisp yellow orchard fruit, confit citrus, toasted nuts and dried white flowers. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and mouthfilling, with a youthfully boisterous but elegant mousse, a fleshy core of fruit and a rich, expansive finish. This is a gourmand vintage of Heidsieck's vintage Brut, and it will be best enjoyed at table; it will age more on its concentration and extract than its acidity. The blend is a classic 59% Pinot Noir and 41% Chardonnay.
The 2006 Brut Millésimé spent nine years on the lees and was disgorged in 2017 with ten grams per liter dosage. The wine expresses the sunny vintage, exhibiting generous aromas of mirabelle plum, crisp yellow orchard fruit, confit citrus, toasted nuts and dried white flowers. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and mouthfilling, with a youthfully boisterous but elegant mousse, a fleshy core of fruit and a rich, expansive finish. This is a gourmand vintage of Heidsieck's vintage Brut, and it will be best enjoyed at table; it will age more on its concentration and extract than its acidity. The blend is a classic 59% Pinot Noir and 41% Chardonnay.
For those who like their champagne delicate, with the smile of a warm summer, this is the vintage to go for. Fine-drawn and elegant, it has a nice structure and well-defined flavors of red fruits, quince and a touch of apricot, accompanied by a subtle spiciness. The one criticism aimed at 2006 is that the wines can lack acidity—but not this one. Ready to drink now, maybe with blinis. Disgorged in 2017.
About the producer
Founded by the original “Champagne Charlie”, Champagne Charles Heidsieck is one of the region’s smaller Houses but also one of its most quality-focused. From its Brut Réserve to its prestige cuvée, Blanc des Millénaires, the wines are rich, vinous and complex.