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Cuvée Charles Heidsieck Charles Heidsieck 1964

The wine

This IGP Vaucluse Blanc is a blend of different local, forgotten grape varieties including Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Picardon, Picpoul Blanc, Picpoul Gris, Roussane, Marsanne, Clairette and Viognier. These biodynamically cultivated vines give low yields and highly concentrated juice. The nose exudes ripe fruits and almond notes. On the palate, this wine is powerful and elegant, with excellent length. The grapes were harvested by hand and sorted both in the vineyard and the cellar. Natural fermentations are followed by an 18-month élevage in barrels, demi-muids and stainless-steel vats.

About the Producer Charles Heidsieck

This famous champagne house bears the name of its founder, Charles Camille Heidsieck, the nephew of the founder of Piper Heidsieck, the sister enterprise founded in 1785 in Reims, who helped to popularise the image of champagne worldwide. After working in the family business (Piper Heidsieck), Charles Heidsieck founded his own domain in 1851. Going to the United States, he eventually sold over 300,000 bottles in the midst of the American Civil War.
Charles Heidsieck owns and cultivates 80 hectares of vines split across Marne and Aube. Long-term contracts with winegrowers and cooperatives in Champagne fulfil its needs in regards to supply. This house is committed to implementing practices that respect the environment and biodiversity and therefore, the vineyard is now certified in sustainable viticulture and High Environmental Value. The programme, with its 123 commitments, is both comprehensive and demanding, covering everything from soil and vine nutrition, maintenance and management, to waste control.
Owned by the Rémy Martin group since 2011 (Descours family), Charles Heidsieck produces a vintage cuvée of great finesse, sought after by many wine lovers. The domain 's style is accentuated, with ample, vinous wines and often offering toasted notes.

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