Ratings
IWC 90 · TA 88 · CT 88
Identity
| Producer | Heidsieck & Co. Monopole |
| Year | 2010 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | One of the 24 Grand Marque Champagne houses |
| Grapes | 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale lemon with small bubbles |
| Aroma | Ripe golden apples, bread crust, nuts, brioche, toast, biscuit, honey, caramel, butterscotch, white peach |
| Palate | Ample, round, creamy palate with decent weight and piercing acidity, good length, balanced and pleasing |
| Finish | Ends with aromas of grilled almonds, crisp and racy with flavors of apple peel bitterness, steely minerality, bruised apple, light smoky tones, and oxidized nuttiness |
| Food Pairing | Oysters, seafood, white meats, pork, rich fish |
| Serving Temp | 8-10 |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 8.00 |
| Aging Process | Aged for up to a decade before release |
| Fermentation | Traditional Champagne fermentation with yeast-driven autolytic character |
Interesting facts
| Heidsieck & Co Monopole is one of the oldest Champagne houses, established in 1785, and is one of the 24 Grand Marque Champagne houses. The Gold Top is their most decadent cuvée, aged up to a decade before release, offering luxurious bubbles and outstanding value. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 4539800682583 |
| Cork | natural cork |