Brut Réserve casket

The Brut Réserve is the calling card of Charles Heidsieck. Within 20 years the house was named "Cellar Master of the Year" twelve times. The formula 60/40/10 describes the cuvée: 40% reserve wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which on average age for ten years, unusually long for Champagne. In the glass it appears golden, with a very fine perlage.

The bouquet is warm and layered: fresh pastry, peach, date and a hint of fig. On the palate it is creamy and balanced, with vineyard peach and a finish reminiscent of brioche. It goes with grilled sea bass, salmon in a dill marinade or poultry with chutney. Drink it at 9 to 10 °C from a large white wine glass. It comes in a gift box, which makes it a good present too.