Charles Heidsieck

Reims · Founded 1851

Founded in 1851 in Reims by Charles-Camille Heidsieck, nicknamed "Champagne Charlie". A generous style, rich in reserve wines, with cellars in the chalk crayères.

Town	Reims
Founded	1851
Type	Major house
Style	Rich, high proportion of reserve wines
Dominant grape	Blend
Flagship cuvée	Blanc des Millénaires
Cellars in the chalk crayères	Yes
Open to visits	Limited visits or by request

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