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Hedonism Wines
3/7 Davies Street, MayfairLondonW1KUnited Kingdom
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Founded in 1851, Charles Heidsieck is one of the most admired Champagne houses thanks to the unrivalled and consistently high quality of its wines. This gloriously rare Brut Champagne is produced from a blend of 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay, aged for 17 years on the lees. Complex on the nose, with truffled complexity, followed by refreshing acidity on the palate, citrus and nutty character. Drink now to 2030. Here in glorious magnum format.

About this wine

This remarkable vintage Champagne from the 1981 harvest embodies the richness and complexity that Charles Heidsieck's La Collection Crayeres is known for. The Brut Millesime is presented in a magnum, offering a magnified expression of its exquisite bouquet, intricate flavors, and long, sophisticated finish. The 1981 Magnum reveals a vibrant acidity balanced with creamy brioche, ripe pear, subtle hints of almond, and a complex mineral finish.

Millesime

The Millesime collection from Champagne Jacques Selosse features exceptional vintage Champagnes that showcase the unique characteristics of the harvest year. These Champagnes are produced in limited quantities and are known for their complexity, depth, and ageing potential.

Charles Heidsieck

Charles Heidsieck is a prestigious Champagne house based in the heart of Reims, France. Founded in 1851 by Charles-Camille Heidsieck, the house has built a reputation around the world for its richly flavored and complex Champagnes which often emphasize the use of reserve wines. The brand is known for its consistency in quality and its deep, complex, and mature style of Champagnes, showing a mastery in the blending of wines from different years.