Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Non-Vintage Brut Champagne

An AOC non-vintage brut Champagne assembled from 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, and 20% Meunier; harvest blend (60%) vinified plot-by-cru in stainless steel; reserve component (40-50%) composed of equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reserve wines with average age 10-15 years (some components up to 20 years); 5-10% of base wines vinified in old Burgundy oak barrels; aged on lees for 3-4 years in subterranean chalk crayères (UNESCO World Heritage site); dosage 10-11 grams per liter; approximately 12% ABV. Flavor profile characterized by brioche, toasted hazelnuts, roasted almonds, mango, apricot, mirabelle plum, dried fruits, pistachio, nougat, red plums, ripe cherries, grilled peaches, praline, vanilla bean, and amber.