2018 Charles Heidsieck Vintage Champagne

Elegant & racy.

A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay with the majority of fruit coming from Grands and Premier Crus.
An exuberant mousse gracefully fades into a pale straw coloured base that has a nimble stream of fine bubbles coursing through it. Elevated pear and citrus aromas are to the fore with yeast lees, almond and chalky oyster shell like notes ensuing. The elegant and stimulating palate is sculptured by vivid acidity with flavours of citrus, pear, yeast lees, almond, chalk and oyster shell like characters unfolding across it. Racy with a long focused finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12%

Other Reviews…..
Very polished. Medium-bodied with lovely, sophisticated yet subtle flavors of dried apricots, grapefruit and peaches. Finely structured with creamy bubbles that give tension and focus. Touch of salt. Long and satisfying. A blend of 55% pinot noir and 45% chardonnay. Dosage 8 g/L. Drink now.
96 Points
JamesSuckling.com

Émilien Erard’s first vintage working at Heidsieck, the 2018 Champagne Millesime Brut has a shimmering yellow hue, while the nose reveals notes of ripe peaches, with a fleshy stone fruit character that is characteristic of the house. Disgorged in 2024, this 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay blend, with no oak, was aged entirely in stainless steel tanks. They were aiming to preserve the freshness of this vintage to enhance its aging potential. The mousse is frothy and floral, expressive and open in this vintage. Drink 2026-2050.
94 Points
JebDunnuck.com