Charles Heidsieck Blanc De Blancs NV
75cl
/
12% Vol
Charles Heidsieck was one of the very first Champagne Houses to demonstrate its passion for Chardonnay by producing a Blanc de Blancs in its 1949 vintage. This non-vintage Blanc de Blancs expresses a style that is both fresh and vibrant, deep and generous, complex and delicate - a powerful wine true to the Charles Heidsieck values that further highlights its signature white grape: Chardonnay.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of mature chardonnay: white peach, candied citrus, notes of lime, honeysuckle, and fresh hazelnut giving way to subtle notes of tangerine and lemon
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Freshness and tautness mark this typically Charles generosity, pure and forthright with a surprising suavity for a Blanc de Blancs
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Alcohol %
12%
Country
France
Producer
Charles Heidsieck
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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