Ratings
Robert Parker 91+/100; James Suckling 95/100; Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 Silver Medal · 91/100
Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 Silver Medal; multiple high scores from critics including Robert Parker and James Suckling
Identity
| Producer | Charles Heidsieck |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Champagne |
| Color | rosé |
Tasting
| Color Desc | light rosé with orange reflections and luminous glints |
| Aroma | Aromas of raspberry, orange, grapefruit, wild red berries, cherries, strawberry jam tarts, shortbread with cinnamon, pan di zenzero, small red fruits, blood orange, white flowers, pastry |
| Palate | Creamy, intense, appagante, with fine mousse, fruity tart aromas of raspberry, good structure, rich and harmonious with a bright seam of acidity |
| Finish | Harmonious, aromatic finish with refreshing acidity, creamy and persistent, with notes of praline, vanilla, and glazed nuances |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with sashimi, salmon fillets, tuna steaks, prawn dumplings, Thai spring-rolls, tempura vegetables, strawberry cheesecake, grilled fish, and red fruit desserts |
| Serving Glassware | Aromatic wine glass |
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
HIGH
Acidity (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOW
Interesting facts
| Charles Heidsieck is a historic Champagne house founded in 1851, known as 'Champagne Charlie' for pioneering the American market. The Rosé Réserve is aged 48-60 months in ancient chalk cellars and includes 20% reserve wines for complexity. |
Logistics
| Cork | Traditional Champagne cork |