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When Charles Heidsieck was born in 1822, his uncle – who married into the Piper family – was running the Champagne House Piper-Heidsieck. Charles grew up in the vineyards and gained experience at his uncle’s business, but his ambitious winemaking philosophy led him to found his own Champagne House in Reims in 1851. He was so proud of his Champagne that he named it after himself and Charles Heidsieck Champagne was born.

A year later, having found success in Europe, Charles took the brave decision to travel over the water to the USA to sell his wares. Here, he was one of the first to introduce Champagne successfully to the country. His vivacious personality gave him notoriety and popularity and he famously became known as ‘Champagne Charlie’. Charlie had an eventful few years in America, including being imprisoned in Louisiana on suspicion of being a spy during the Civil War. He was eventually freed by President Lincoln himself and then returned to settle in Champagne.

Unlike his peers, Charles viewed himself as a blender and not a grower and spent most of his money investing in forty-seven underground chalk cellars dating back to the 11th century, instead of purchasing land. He began buying grapes from trusted grower families with expertise in perfecting the care of their vines going back generations. The company now has 60 separate sites to choose from, encompassing a variety of different Crus, and some of these plots are cultivated by the fourth or fifth generation of the same family.

Charles Heidsieck is a hand-crafted champagne. The intricacies of its complex make-up have been perfected over the years by one of the most celebrated winemaking teams in Champagne. Between three winemakers they have been awarded Sparkling Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine Challenge twelve times, an award no other house has won more than twice!

The flagship cuvée, Brut Réserve, is the house’s masterpiece. Many years in the making, the wine is a blend of 60 of the best vineyards and harvests going back more than 15 years. It is aged in the House’s Roman chalk cellars under Reims, which provide an ideal environment to age the wine, having a unique combination of constant temperature, high humidity levels and no sound, light or vibration to disturb the wines. The non-vintage champagne is made with painstaking attention to detail - Charles Heidsieck are famed throughout Champagne for their immense range of over 400 reserve wines. Once the team has decided on the blend, the wine is typically aged for six years on its lees which adds a richness and complexity unrivalled in any other non-vintage champagne.

Since 2011, the company has been owned by the Descours family – a very positive move ensuring the company remains family-run with a long-term vision for the future. In early 2015, Cyril Brun took over as Cellar Master, having been assistant winemaker for many years at Veuve Clicquot.
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Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve | Base 2017 NV
Single
£48.00
Mix 6
£46.00 each
Mix 12
£44.00 each
Rich & complex & Up to 50% reserve wines
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve | Base 2016 NV - Gift Box
Single
£52.00
Mix 6
£48.00 each
Mix 12
£46.00 each
Rich & complex & Up to 50% reserve wines
Charles Heidsieck Brut Rose | Base 2018 NV
Single
£62.00
Mix 6
£60.00 each
Mix 12
£58.00 each
Base 2018 Rose with bundles of personality
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs NV
Single
£70.00
Mix 6
£66.00 each
Mix 12
£64.00 each
A re-launch of Blanc de Blancs NV- typifying Charles Heidsieck's history
Charles Heidsieck Brut Rose | Base 2012 NV
Single
£70.00
Mix 6
£66.00 each
Mix 12
£64.00 each
Base 2012 Rose with bundles of personality
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 2013
Single
£106.00
Mix 6
£102.00 each
Mix 12
£98.00 each
New release, stunning rich fruits and texture
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 2012
Single
£108.00
Mix 6
£104.00 each
Mix 12
£102.00 each
New release, stunning rich fruits and texture
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 2006
Single
£112.00
Mix 6
£108.00 each
Mix 12
£106.00 each
New release, stunning rich fruits and texture
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV
Single
£112.00
Mix 6
£108.00 each
Mix 12
£106.00 each
The best NV? Rich, complex, nutty & 40% reserve wines.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 2008
Single
£112.00
Mix 6
£108.00 each
Mix 12
£106.00 each
New release, stunning rich fruits and texture
Charles Heidsieck Rose Millesime 2008
Single
£112.00
Mix 6
£110.00 each
Mix 12
£108.00 each
This long awaited Rose already displays all the elegance and finesse of an outstanding vintage.
Charles Heidsieck Rose Millesime 2005
Single
£120.00
Mix 6
£116.00 each
Mix 12
£114.00 each
Stunning rosé. Intense ripe fruits & huge ageing potential.
Charles Heidsieck Rose Millesime 2012
Single
£120.00
Mix 6
£116.00 each
Mix 12
£114.00 each
Stunning Fruit Forward Vintage
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres Mis en Cave 1995 NV
Single
£140.00
Mix 6
£136.00 each
Mix 12
£134.00 each
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres Mis en Cave 2000 NV
Single
£140.00
Mix 6
£136.00 each
Mix 12
£134.00 each
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Brut Rose NV
Single
£146.00
Mix 6
£142.00 each
Mix 12
£140.00 each
A delicate Rose with bundles of personality
Charles Heidsieck Rose Millesime 1999
Single
£164.00
Rich fruits & aromatic flavours - a sublime vintage rosé.
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs NV
Single
£164.00
Mix 6
£160.00 each
Mix 12
£158.00 each
A re-launch of Blanc de Blancs NV - typifying Charles Heidsieck's history
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs 2007
Single
£178.00
Mix 6
£174.00 each
Mix 12
£172.00 each
7th Blanc des Millenaires since 1983 launch
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres Mis en Cave 1990 NV
Single
£180.00
Mix 6
£176.00 each
Mix 12
£174.00 each
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs 2006
Single
£198.00
Mix 6
£194.00 each
Mix 12
£192.00 each
The sixth Blanc des Millenaires since 1983
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs 2004 - With Gift Box
Single
£220.00
Mix 6
£216.00 each
Mix 12
£214.00 each
11 years between the previous vintage:1995!
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Luxury Picnic Hamper & 'Where Chefs Picnic' Guidebook
Single
£240.00
The quintessential accompaniment to any fine picnic
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 2005
Single
£246.00
Mix 6
£240.00 each
Mix 12
£238.00 each
A rich and lively 2005 - the showstopper of this vintage.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 2000
Single
£254.00
Late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 2000
Single
£254.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Rose Millesime 2006
Single
£274.00
Mix 6
£270.00 each
Mix 12
£268.00 each
Stunning rosé. Intense ripe fruits & huge ageing potential.
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs 1995
Single
£296.00
Mix 6
£292.00 each
Mix 12
£290.00 each
Amazingly youthful & voluptuous, Chardonnay at its best!
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV
Single
£354.00
Mix 6
£350.00 each
Mix 12
£348.00 each
The best NV? Rich, complex, nutty & 40% reserve wines.
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 1990
Single
£374.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Collection Crayeres Mis en Cave 2001 & Millesime 2000
Case Price
£394.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres Mis en Cave Trio NV
Case Price
£440.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Cuvee Champagne Charlie NV
Single
£550.00
Mix 6
£546.00 each
Mix 12
£544.00 each
The first multi-vintage blend of Champagne Charlie
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 1981
Single
£570.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 1981
Single
£570.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 1989
Single
£584.00
Mix 6
£580.00 each
Mix 12
£578.00 each
Collection Crayeres late release in 2019
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 2006
Single
£654.00
Mix 6
£650.00 each
Mix 12
£648.00 each
2006 in Jeroboam
Charles Heidsieck Rose Millesime 2006
Single
£760.00
Mix 6
£756.00 each
Mix 12
£754.00 each
2006 Rose in Jeroboam
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres Blanc de Blancs 1981
Single
£794.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 1983
Single
£984.00
Collection Crayeres: Only 120 magnums available
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres Mis en Cave 1987 NV
Single
£1120.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 1989
Single
£1276.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 1989
Single
£1344.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 1981
Single
£1380.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 1981
Single
£1380.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie 1982
Single
£2640.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims.
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 1981
Single
£2980.00
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie 1985
Single
£4980.00
Collection Crayeres - Champagne Charlie 1985 Jeroboam
Charles Heidsieck Rose Millesime 2006
Single
£110.00
Mix 6
£108.00 each
Mix 12
£106.00 each
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Stunning rosé. Intense ripe fruits & huge ageing potential.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 2005
Single
£140.00
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A rich and lively 2005 - the showstopper of this vintage.
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 1990
Single
£644.00
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Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Glasses Gift Set NV
Single
£86.00
Mix 6
£84.00 each
Mix 12
£82.00 each
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75cl of Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV + two elegant glasses = a perfect gift.
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 1989
Single
£265.00
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Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millesime 1983
Single
£336.00
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Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims. Original Label
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs 1990
Single
£395.00
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Intense richness with earthy flavours and chocolate.
Charles Heidsieck La Collection Crayeres 1979
Single
£524.00
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Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims.
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs 1983
Single
£525.00
Sold Out
Recently released, stunning 1983 Blanc des Millenaires
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs 1983
Single
£525.00
Sold Out
New Label: stunning 1983 Blanc des Millenaires
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Blanc de Blancs 1985
Single
£575.00
Sold Out
Intense Chardonnay with a crispness throughout
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs 1981
Single
£625.00
Sold Out
Recently released, stunning 1981 Blanc de Blancs
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs 1979
Single
£695.00
Sold Out
New release Limited Quantity Blanc de Blancs 1979
Charles Heidsieck Cuvee Royale 1981
Single
£724.00
Sold Out
Collection Crayeres late release from their cellars in Reims
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Vertical
Case Price
£2750.00
Sold Out
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