Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Reserve 750ml

With a balanced portion of all three grape varieties and top growths from throughout the region ofChampagne, Charles Heidsieck's winemaker often refers to Brut Reserve as the map of Champagne'Brut Reserve's aging period is longer than most any other non-vintage Champagne producer A big boy with almost fleshy fruit The flavors push into exotic, tropical richness yet retain spicy citrus-rind highlights There is nothing clumsy, despite the ripeness; the finish seems to extend almost infinitely and keeps zinging you with surprisesa'marshm allow, marzipan, cookie dough, etc An added bonus: the back label clearly indicates when it was bottled and cellared (2001) Score: 94 -Paul Gregutt, December 01, 2006Plenty of graphite and honey flavors mark this well-structured, effusive Champagne Lemon, dough and vanilla accents are also present Finishes with a tactile sensation around the gums Drink now through 2010 Score: 92 -Bruce Sanderson, November 30, 2006 COMPOSITION: 35% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay E