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2012 Charles Heidsieck Brut

"Extremely tightly woven. You feel you could drink this in quantity!" - Jancis Robinson

95 JS / 95 JD / 94 WA / 94 JM / 94 FS / 17 JR

$106.89 (In Stock) Buy Now

11% Below Market Average

“Do you know Charles Heidsieck?

The man or the Champagne?

What difference does it make, the two are inseparable!”

In 1822, Charles-Camille Heidsieck was born into a family with a rich history in winemaking, with his grand-uncle having founded the Champagne Heidsieck et Cie House. He grew up surrounded by grapes and traditions in Reims, developing a strong sense of integrity and elegance. At 29, he founded his own House, known for its audacity and exceptional wines, becoming a legend in his time. His legacy continued through the centuries, guiding his descendants, and in 2011, the Descours family took over the House to ensure its international renown.

2012 Charles Heidsieck Brut
$106.89 (In Stock) - Buy Now

11% Below Market Average

95 JS / 95 JD / 94 WA / 94 JM / 94 FS

Very lemony (blossoms, zest and candied peel), with some red-berry and fresh tobacco-leaf notes. Impressive richness and concentration, the creaminess from lees beautifully matched by the fine mousse and mineral freshness. The latter also powers the structured and saline finish that makes a serious statement. A blend of 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay, disgorged in 2020. Drink or hold. - James Suckling

Disgorged in 2019 with eight grams per liter dosage, the 2012 Brut Millésimé offers up aromas of crisp orchard fruit, white flowers and clear honey, complemented by hints of toasted bread, citrus zest and linden. Medium to full-bodied, elegantly fleshy and nicely concentrated, with lively acids and a pinpoint mousse, it's more generous and demonstrative than the 2008, but it will nonetheless reward a bit of bottle age. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate

Even after five years of post-disgorgement aging, this wine has yet to fully enter its fruit-driven phase. The nose has reductive notes of toast, coffee, and hazelnut. The palate is dry and citrusy. Its current introversion is desirable for future development, but I am left wanting more. A well-made wine that demands patience. Wait! Drink from 2028-2038. Tasted: October 2023. - Stephen Pritchard, Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy

The Brut 2012 from Charles Heidsieck is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. The wine expresses aromas of apricot, crisp yellow orchard fruit including lemon but also spring flowers. On the palate, the texture is medium-bodied and very precise, crystalline and long with an expansive finish and some racy, noble bitterness. This is a gourmand style of Champagne that will gain in complexity with 2-3 years of ageing. - Yohan Castaing, Decanter

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A textbook blanc de blancs in a relatively opulent style, with ample grilled nut, brioche and spice character alongside classic flavors of poached apricot, kumquat, oyster shell and lemon blossom. This rich profile is well-defined by racy acidity, sleek and well-cut, driving the long, lacy finish. A beauty. Drink now through 2035. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator

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One of the great Blanc de Blancs Champagnes, this wine only hints of its age and maturity. Up front, the wine has layers of white fruits and a steely texture. It is behind those features that the brioche and almond character begins to show. This is a wonderfully balanced wine, ready to drink now. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

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