Charles Heidsieck Champagne Rosé Millésime (2005)

Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millésime 2005 is the vintage rosé of Charles Heidsieck — elegant pearly pink with delicate, joyful effervescence, a deep nose of kirsch and exceptionally ripe cherries, plums, pomegranates, and cranberries, with luxurious indulgence on the palate and terrific breadth.

In 1851, young Charles Heidsieck founded his own Champagne house in Reims and traversed the United States promoting the brand — earning him the nickname “Champagne Charlie.” The 2005 rosé vintage shows the spirit of the year with the characteristic brioche and fresh butter notes the vintage delivered. Only 60 crus from Champagne are blended for Charles Heidsieck cuvées, with three stylistic pillars: Grand Cru Chardonnay from Oger, Grand Cru Pinot Noir from Ambonnay, and distinctive Pinot Meunier from Verneuil.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Elegant pearly pink with delicate, joyful effervescence
• Nose: Deep and powerful luxuriance — kirsch, exceptionally ripe cherries, fleshy plums, pomegranates, and cranberries; with brioche and fresh butter accents characteristic of the vintage
• Palate: Subtle candied grapefruit and warm underbrush; unbridled, indulgent, luxurious, with a powerful palate and terrific breadth; full-bodied with long-lasting aromatic persistence

Specs

• Producer: Charles Heidsieck, Reims, Champagne, France (founded 1851)
• Style: Vintage Rosé Champagne — Rosé Millésime
• Vintage: 2005

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