Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millésimé 2012
£121.10 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Disgorged with nine grams per liter dosage in 2021, the 2012 Brut Rosé is a blend of 62% Pinot Noir and 38% Chardonnay sourced from 11 villages. Nine percent red wine from Les Ryceys has been added. Offering up aromas of blueberry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, almond and spring flowers, the palate is energetic with lively acids, perfectly balanced and juicy, but it already exudes freshness and clarity that lead to a finish with a light grace note of gastronomic bitterness. It will drink at its peak in four to six years’ time.
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Alcohol
12.0%
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Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Second fermentation in bottle with a minimum ageing of 10 years and a final dosage of 10 g/l (Brut).
Description
Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millésimé, a jewel of viticulture that stands out for its complexity and grandeur. This champagne has been notorious in winemaking history, culminating in an almost miraculous harmony, positioning itself among the great years of Champagne. This rosé is produced from a precise selection of eleven Grands and Premiers Crus, offering a combination of opulence and elegance that will mature gracefully over the years.
Winemaking
The Rosé Millésimé is an assemblage of 62% Pinot Noir, including 9% red wine, and 38% Chardonnay. This cuvée stands out for its power, generosity and structure, combined with smoothness and remarkable freshness. Visually, it presents a magnificent coppery golden hue with flashes of tangerine and a delicate, dynamic effervescence. On the nose, it invites indulgence with ripe fruit and toasty, smoky notes, reminiscent of its native mineral soil, followed by an explosion of fruity notes such as pomegranate, sloe, quince and fresh almonds with a hint of cranberry.
Taste
The attack is frank with abundant freshness. The mid-palate brings notes of quince, white pepper and vineyard peaches. With a well-balanced tannic structure, the finish is silky.
Shipping to North Ireland
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| Bottles | Price | Over £346.01 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.16 | £5.58 (-£5.58) |
| 7-12 | £15.14 | £7.57 (-£7.57) |
| 13-18 | £21.19 | £10.60 (-£10.60) |
| 19-24 | £28.98 | £14.49 (-£14.49) |
| 25-30 | £33.65 | £16.82 (-£16.82) |
| 31-36 | £37.63 | £18.81 (-£18.81) |
| 37-42 | £45.41 | £22.71 (-£22.71) |
| 43-48 | £49.74 | £24.87 (-£24.87) |
| 49-54 | £56.18 | £28.09 (-£28.09) |
| 55-60 | £60.38 | £30.19 (-£30.19) |
| VAT included | ||
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