1996 Charles Heidsieck Vintage Brut Rosé
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Pale oran ge. Musky, leesy aromas of strawberry, hazelnut and macadamia. Ripe, dry and supple, with creamy, easygoing flavors of watermelon, red berries and sweet nuts. Conveys an oily impression of extract. A very accessible wine whose firm spine of acidity became more obvious with aeration. Finishes long, fresh and nutty. A seriously good rose from this superb vintage.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Pale salmon-orange. Aromas of strawberry, raspberry, smoke, earth, mint, cress and pepper. Yeasty, toasty flavors complicated by subtle red berries. A midweight, very fresh rose with a tactile finish; the brisk acids of the vintage give this wine very good grip.
About the producer
Founded by the original “Champagne Charlie”, Champagne Charles Heidsieck is one of the region’s smaller Houses but also one of its most quality-focused. From its Brut Réserve to its prestige cuvée, Blanc des Millénaires, the wines are rich, vinous and complex.