
Sparkling wine
Charles Heidsieck, Millésime 2012
RRP £70
The nose jumps at you via stunning smoky toastiness and rich biscuit notes that are complemented by generosity of fresh and dried fruits ranging from apricots to tropical fruits and zesty lemony layers. It sits between reductive and oxidative in style, leaning safely towards the former. On the palate, the marriage of the velvety texture, the invigorating tension and the fine bubbles is disarming. Creamy and generous but ending on a fresh note of stylish bitterness.
Price in bond.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
White
Wine Style
Sparkling
Alcohol
12%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2020 - 2030
Origin
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Sub-region
Champagne AOP
Tasting Information
Blind
No
Tasted by
Essi Avellan MW