This was the old Tête de Cuvée at Charles Heidsieck and the 1985 is now at its absolute
apogee and offers up a superb, mature aromatic constellation of apple, honeyed almonds,
brioche, a beautifully complex base of...
This was the old Tête de Cuvée at Charles Heidsieck and the 1985 is now at its absolute
apogee and offers up a superb, mature aromatic constellation of apple, honeyed almonds,
brioche, a beautifully complex base of soil, vanilla, orange peel and a touch of new leather. On
the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, crisp and tertiary in its layers of complexity, with a fine
core, very refined mousse and great length and grip on the complex and very pure finish. I love
mature Champagne and the 1985 Champagne Charlie is at its zenith today, though still with
plenty of life ahead of it. 2014-2030.