Charles Heidsieck : Vintage Rosé 2018

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millésimé 2018

Tasting

Color
This rosé champagne reveals an elegant copper hue that captivates with its finesse.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet unveils a complex palette combining floral notes of peony, rose and violet, enhanced by touches of white musk. The fruity aromas express themselves through blueberry, blackberry, raspberry and pomegranate, complemented by citrus nuances of lemon and blood orange. The ensemble is adorned with subtle notes of tea and licorice.

Palate
On the palate, this champagne offers a velvety and chalky texture of great softness. The classic fruits of Pinot Noir blossom with apricot, bitter orange and sweet peach, while the rosé reveals richer fruits such as black cherry, blackberry and pomegranate. The finish is distinguished by a beautiful refreshing acidity.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Rosé Millésimé 2018 pairs perfectly with Ossau-Iraty served with black cherry jam or goat cheese on a bed of arugula. It also elevates sole with peaches, duck à l'orange or lacquered duck breast, as well as game with lingonberries.

Cellaring

This rosé champagne can be cellared until around 2040.

An Exceptional Rosé Champagne Combining Richness and Elegance

The Estate

Founded in 1851 by Charles-Camille Heidsieck, the House of Champagne Charles Heidsieck stands out for its 3rd-century chalk cellars, classified as UNESCO in 2015, stretching over 8 kilometers and 30 meters underground. It is renowned for its structured and creamy cuvées with a high proportion of reserve wines.

The Vineyard

This cuvée comes from a rigorous selection made predominantly from Grand and Premier Crus of Champagne, spread over about eleven crus across the region. The selected villages include Trigny, Ambonnay, Tauxières, Vertus, Bouzy, Verzy, Aÿ and Avenay. Its dosage is 9 g/L.

The Vintage

The 2018 vintage was marked by challenging but ultimately beneficial conditions. A rainy and stormy spring gave way to a hot, dry summer, allowing the grapes to ripen quickly. These conditions favored the production of healthy grapes with little rot and excellent sanitary conditions. High yields helped replenish stocks after the difficult 2017 vintage, resulting in fresh, fruity and elegant wines.

Winemaking and Ageing

This rosé Champagne benefits from an extended 5-year ageing on the lees in the Gallo-Roman chalk cellars. This exceptional maturation allows the champagne to develop its aromatic complexity and finesse. The early harvest contributed to the creation of fine and elegant wines characteristic of this vintage.

Blend

59% Pinot Noir and 41% Chardonnay, enriched by the addition of 9% Red wine from Bouzy, which brings its distinctive aromatic signature.