NEW LOWER LAST MINUTE PRICE REDUCTION! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
"Candied apple character, with a hint of red berry and a refined texture, mark this elegant, medium-bodied bubbly, which is fresh, with a moderate finish. Drink now." (WS)
"($35): Light yellow. High-toned aromas of lemon, green apple, toasted almond and herbs. Compact and austere on entry, then juicier in the mid-palate, offering flavors of orchard fruits and peach. Finishes on the lean side, with good cut and an echo of citrus fruits." (IWC)
I’ve been on a major Champagne kick lately and it seems like anything with the word “Heidsieck” on the label is really good. In the last month, I’ve had Piper-Heidsieck, Charles Heidsieck and Heidsieck & Co, all in the $25-30 range and all fantastic values. This got me thinking about about how three different Champagne houses could have the same name, so I did some research on the Interweb’s #1 source of sometimes accurate information (Wikipedia), and here’s what I came up with:
Charles Heidsieck (of Charles Heidsieck) was the son of Charles-Henri Heidsieck (a Champagne merchant) who was the nephew of Florens-Louis Heidsieck (of Piper-Heidsieck) and the cousin of Pierre Auguste Heidsieck (of Heidsieck & Co Monopole). Got it?
Now that you know who founded Heidsieck & Co., you’re probably wondering how it tastes. It tastes exactly as Champagne should; dry, slightly woody, with nice citrus notes. What make this special is the texture, which is particularly creamy, making this Champagne more comparable to those in the $50 price range. Of all the Champagne I’ve enjoyed recently, this is probably my favorite under $30, though you really can’t go wrong with any of the Heidsiecks.
You don’t need a reason to drink Champagne any more than other fizz-free wines, so buy it up and enjoy! You can bet I am. (Nickel & Dime) |
