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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts:6823
 | | 07/04/2006 12:39 AM |
| | Straw gold, fine bead, lively mousse with a medium nose of stones, yellow apples, yeast, baked bread, buttered toast adn citrus. Medium body, medium plus intensity and medium plus acidity. Lemons, stones, yellow apples, butterscotch hints, grilled nuts on the palate. Balanced with great layering of flavor beginning to take on the notes of an aged Champagne. | | | |
| skwid
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5452
| | 07/06/2006 3:40 PM |
| | I had this Last Friday (June 30th) and it was quite tasty. We say this in Reims for 45E and cleaned out the store. I then saw it for $70 back home and bought a case. I think Heidsieck is putting this back on the market, it used to be $115 the previous time I purchased it. For the $70 price this is a buy. | | | |
| jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts:6823
| | 07/06/2006 9:30 PM |
| | At $70.00 this would be a strong buy in my opinion. | | | |
| whiner
Second star to the right, and straight on till morning
Wine Thief
Posts:2869
| | 07/08/2006 11:45 AM |
| skwid,
Where did you see it for $70 and did you buy them out? | |
I can't listen to that much Wagner. I start getting the urge to conquer Poland.
-- Woody Allen | |
| skwid
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5452
| | 07/10/2006 1:45 PM |
| | I'm not sure if I bought them out, but it was prearrival and they didn't say how much they bought, only that they tried to get everything they could. It was back in early May so I suspect they are sold out as I haven't heard that it is still available. | | | |
| jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts:6823
| | 07/20/2006 10:48 PM |
| | Pale straw, green hints, medium nose showing some mushroom, caramel, grilled nuts, citrus and baked orchard fruits. Medium body, medium plus intensity and medium plus acidity with bread, mushrooms, honey citrus and minerals. Balanced. 92pts. | | |
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| Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts:10570
| | 11/09/2006 3:43 PM |
| This bottle seemed further along than the ones in the previous TNs.
1985 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Charlie - France, Champagne (11/4/2006)
VC's Third Annual Cult Smackdown (Sunnyvale, CA www.lionandcompass.com): Dark gold in color with a very fine mousse; This was very close to being excellent champagne but there is a bit of heaviness that doesn't take it to the next level for me. It was very complex with yeast, mushroom and citrus rind flavors. Very good. (93 pts.)
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| whiner
Second star to the right, and straight on till morning
Wine Thief
Posts:2869
| | 02/21/2007 11:36 AM |
| | The WOTN at the 4th annual Vinocellar Anniversary dinner on Saturday night. Showing age, but not at all over-the-hill there is some sherry along with poached green apples with brown spice and lots of minerality. Wonderful mouthfeel with plenty of small bubbles and perfectly weighted. Incredibly long finish. Probably my current WOTY. I do not think his will improve, although it will certainly last a few more years. 95.5 | |
I can't listen to that much Wagner. I start getting the urge to conquer Poland.
-- Woody Allen | |
| Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts:10570
| | 02/14/2008 9:39 AM |
| Another one of our "palate cleansers" before the Freeman Caves dinner.  - 1985 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Charlie - France, Champagne (2/9/2008)
This came across as yeasty but still fresh. Lovely champagne. I've liked this every time I've tasted it and it remains a good deal for vintage champagne. It has not changed very much in the last couple of years so it might be close to a peak. (93 pts.)
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| jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts:6823
| | 02/14/2008 11:34 AM |
| Gold with a fine bead, medium nose of caramel, yeast, creme brulee, citrus, stones, baked apples. Medium body, high complexity, high acidity and long length. Dough, honey, caramel, baked apples, grilled nuts. Been enjoying this one for a few years now. 93pts.
Hey were point on for two of the three Champagnes, good taste. ;) | | | |
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