CHAMPAGNE ROSE RESERVE
GRAPE VARIETY
75% of wines of the year: Pinot Noir 40%, Chardonnay 35% e Pinot Meunier 25%
25% of reserve wines: 50% Pinot Noir - 50% Chardonnay with an average age of 5 years
Addition of 5 to 6% of red wines to the founding blend
TASTING NOTES
The Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve Magnum in Gift Box is a 1.5 L large format designed for special occasions, here presented with an elegant case that makes it perfect as a gift or a bottle to bring to the table for memorable evenings. Inside is the same high-precision rosé cuvée: a selection of around 40 crus blended from 40% Pinot Noir (with a small portion vinified as red from Les Riceys), 35% Chardonnay, and 25% Meunier, for ideal balance between structure, freshness, and elegance. Around 25% of the blend consists of reserve wines averaging 5 years old, lending depth, complexity, and stylistic consistency—qualities especially enhanced in the magnum format, where the wine evolves more slowly. A small percentage (8–10%) is vinified in old barrels, yielding warm, spicy nuances that enrich the profile without overshadowing the fruity character. Lees ageing lasts 3–4 years, with an 8 g/L dosage placing this cuvée in the Brut style, balanced between tension and softness. In the glass, the Gift-Boxed Rosé Réserve Magnum shows a delicate, luminous powdery pink with slightly powdery reflections and a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is fragrant, fleshy, fresh, and intense, featuring strawberry jam, vine peach, and ripe red berries, followed by gingerbread, cinnamon, and a creamy sensation reminiscent of whipped cream. On the palate, it is assertive and generous: the sip is full and velvety, with juicy red fruit supported by bright freshness and a long, spicy, harmonious finish. Ideal pairings include bresaola carpaccio, grilled prawns, loin cuts, and medium-aged Dutch Mimolette cheese, but the magnum format suits grand aperitifs and banquets where one bottle accompanies multiple courses. A detail that makes this Champagne even more captivating: the cuvée was crafted as a rosé of great precision, enhanced by Champagne red wines that amplify its generosity, freshness, and aromatic finesse. In this gift-boxed magnum version, that personality pairs with striking presentation—ideal for those seeking a wine that impresses both in the glass and to the eye.