Charles Heidsieck Champagne is celebrating the art of outdoor dining and its exquisite Blanc de Blancs champagne with an exclusive luxury picnic hamper including:

A beautiful wicker picnic hamper
75cl bottle of Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs NV
Cooler sleeve branded CH
Bottle stopper branded CH
Guidebook "Where Chefs Picnic"
Pair of champagne glasses branded CH
Luxurious picnic blanket branded CH

The guidebook ‘Where Chefs Picnic’, edited by Charles Heidsieck includes contributions from esteemed chefs and friends of the brand, including:

Theo Randall at the InterContinental, Park Lane, London
Max Alary, Blanchette, Soho, London
Elody Kolden Tchuente, Kolden Kitchen, London
Laurie Gear, Artichoke, Amersham
Paul Askew, The Art School Restaurant, Liverpool
Graeme Cheevers, Unalome, Glasgow
Dean Banks at The Pompadour, The Caledonian, Edinburgh

This unique collection of personal insights, scribed by leading culinary influencers, gives readers a sneak peek into how the best chefs picnic ‘off-duty’ - uncovering their picnic essential, favourite beauty spots and their dream pairing with Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs. The quintessential accompaniment to any fine picnic – the concept of the luxury hamper was sparked by Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs, a gastronomic champagne, perfect for summer outdoor dining.

Of the three Champagne houses named Heidsieck - all originating from families once related - Charles is the smallest and arguably, the best. Established in 1851 by the nephew of Piper-Heidsieck's owner, Charles Heidsieck himself was the original 'Champagne Charlie'. He gained the nickname during his travels around America in the mid-19th Century - a country whose introduction to Champagne is credited to Charles. In 2011 both Charles Heidsieck and Piper-Heidsieck were bought by EPI Group headed by Christopher Descours, he has provided significant finance for both Houses allowing them to grow their vineyard holdings, grape purchasing and production. The brands are now growing their sales quite fast after many decades of decline. Today, production occurs alongside sister company Piper-Heidsieck in an ultra-modern functional wine-making facility on the southern outskirts of Reims.

Charles Heidsieck champagnes have a rich history of being served at various infamous events; it was the chosen Champagne of the European royalty in the late 1800s; a photograph from Robert Falcon Scott's fated expedition to Antarctica shows the party drinking Charles Heidsieck at their Christmas dinner; in 1977 the house produced a special vintage for the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and in 1981 a 'Royal Wedding Cuvée' was served to celebrate the marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

On March 1, 2023, Elise Losfelt officially became the Cellar Manager of Charles-Heidsieck. She replaces Cyril Brun who joined Charles Heidsieck in April 2015 to succeed Thierry Roset. In 7 years Cyril has been part of the continuity of the great cellar masters of the House. Daniel Thibault, Régis Camus and Thierry Roset have, each in turn, perpetuated this style, holding the heart of the House in their hand. Elise Losfelt, 36, has been dedicated to champagne for 10 years, through various positions held at Moët & Chandon. She will carry the vision of the Charles style in the next blends, guaranteeing the unique typicity of the House's wines.

Cellar Master: Elise Losfelt
Winery Location: Reims | Champagne, France
Champagne Region: Montagne de Reims
Annual Production (bottles): 1,800,000

Suitable for Vegans - no animal derivatives are used in the making of Charles Heidsieck Champagnes.