1983 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie Collection Crayeres
Critically lauded, this wine earned 99 points from Decanter, which praised its complexity and remarkable minerality with linear precision. Tyson Stelzer awarded it 97 points, cementing its place among the must-try Champagnes of the world.
Only 90 bottles released to the world in 2023!
Background:
Champagne Charlie cuvée takes inspiration from history, starting with the founder, Charles-Camille Heidsieck (1822 - 1893), to create a Champagne wine worthy of his charismatic character. This collectible mature bottling is from the exceptionally good 1983 vintage.
99 points - Decanter
Sustained burnished gold in colour, this is my kind of champagne - underrated by some critics but not by the discerning; an outstanding example. It's beautifully ripe, without any excess, showing supreme freshness and vitality, and glittering acidity. Notes of honey and a hint of fig mingle with lemon peel and lime. It's so mineral, showing terrific linear definition, a real thoroughbred. Tastes uncannily similar to when I first tasted it 10 years ago. Disgorged 2004.
100 CHAMPAGNES TO TRY BEFORE YOU DIE
97 points - Tyson Stelzer
Critically lauded, this wine earned 99 points from Decanter, which praised its complexity and remarkable minerality with linear precision. Tyson Stelzer awarded it 97 points, cementing its place among the must-try Champagnes of the world.
Only 90 bottles released to the world in 2023!
Background:
Champagne Charlie cuvée takes inspiration from history, starting with the founder, Charles-Camille Heidsieck (1822 - 1893), to create a Champagne wine worthy of his charismatic character. This collectible mature bottling is from the exceptionally good 1983 vintage.
99 points - Decanter
Sustained burnished gold in colour, this is my kind of champagne - underrated by some critics but not by the discerning; an outstanding example. It's beautifully ripe, without any excess, showing supreme freshness and vitality, and glittering acidity. Notes of honey and a hint of fig mingle with lemon peel and lime. It's so mineral, showing terrific linear definition, a real thoroughbred. Tastes uncannily similar to when I first tasted it 10 years ago. Disgorged 2004.
100 CHAMPAGNES TO TRY BEFORE YOU DIE
97 points - Tyson Stelzer
Critically lauded, this wine earned 99 points from Decanter, which praised its complexity and remarkable minerality with linear precision. Tyson Stelzer awarded it 97 points, cementing its place among the must-try Champagnes of the world.
Only 90 bottles released to the world in 2023!
Background:
Champagne Charlie cuvée takes inspiration from history, starting with the founder, Charles-Camille Heidsieck (1822 - 1893), to create a Champagne wine worthy of his charismatic character. This collectible mature bottling is from the exceptionally good 1983 vintage.
99 points - Decanter
Sustained burnished gold in colour, this is my kind of champagne - underrated by some critics but not by the discerning; an outstanding example. It's beautifully ripe, without any excess, showing supreme freshness and vitality, and glittering acidity. Notes of honey and a hint of fig mingle with lemon peel and lime. It's so mineral, showing terrific linear definition, a real thoroughbred. Tastes uncannily similar to when I first tasted it 10 years ago. Disgorged 2004.
100 CHAMPAGNES TO TRY BEFORE YOU DIE
97 points - Tyson Stelzer
