Justine A.
Verified customer reviewWon over
It really lives up to its reputation. Fine, elegant bubbles – a real treat. I’ll definitely be having it again.
Charles Heidsieck
Champagne Charlie 1982 75cl
A deep golden robe with amber-mahogany glints, threaded with a fine, persistent bead. The nose is beguilingly complex, opening on candied orange, salted caramel, toasted hazelnut and light tobacco, with undercurrents of chalk, mocha and cinnamon rising from the glass. On the palate, a strikingly…
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Notes & tasting
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Presentation
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97
/100
Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
A luminous, persistent citrus acidity — a miraculous display of youthfulness for a forty-year-old vintage.
Roundness
A smooth, velvety texture, the legacy of 15 years of lees ageing in the Gallo-Roman chalk cellars.
Power
Remarkable concentration born of a 1982 harvest of near-perfect ripeness.
Length
An endless finish with accents of beeswax, light tobacco and noble chalk.
TASTING NOTES
A deep golden robe with amber-mahogany glints, threaded with a fine, persistent bead. The nose is beguilingly complex, opening on candied orange, salted caramel, toasted hazelnut and light tobacco, with undercurrents of chalk, mocha and cinnamon rising from the glass. On the palate, a strikingly luminous, vibrant citrus freshness takes one by surprise; the mousse dissolves in a delicate whisper, giving way to a concentrated, velvety, profound texture of sumptuous length, laced with gentle spice and dried mushroom.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
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9g/LDosage
53%Pinot Noir
47%Chardonnay
Terroirs
A blend of 53% Pinot Noir and 47% Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels throughout Champagne, aged for 15 years on lees in the chalk cellars of Reims before disgorgement in September 1998 — one of the longest extended ageing periods ever undertaken for a prestige cuvée.
About this house
Founded in 1851 in Reims by Charles-Camille Heidsieck, a visionary entrepreneur and consummate charmer, the Maison owes its legendary sobriquet «Champagne Charlie» to its founder's dazzling conquests along the American East Coast, where he introduced Champagne as a way of life in its own right.
Its most precious legacy remains the 48 Gallo-Roman chalk cellars carved 30 metres underground, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015: absolute darkness, constant temperature and ideal humidity for the slow, sovereign ageing of the Maison's greatest cuvées.
Food pairing
The perfect pairing
Between the champagne and its dish
Apéritif
The evolved richness and aromatic depth of this vintage call for a terrine of foie gras as a suitably sumptuous opening.
Starter
The sweet, briny flesh of roasted lobster magnifies the noisette butter notes and chalky minerality of the wine.
Main Course
The earthy, tobacco and gentle spice aromas of this Champagne pair with effortless grace alongside truffle-roasted poultry.
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Verified reviews
Customer reviews of the “Champagne Charlie 1982” cuvée by Charles Heidsieck
4.6/5 · 9 reviews
Donat A.
Verified customer reviewVery satisfied
Perfect for a birthday. Lively on the attack, full-bodied on the palate. Clean and easy to drink. It really exceeded my expectations.
German G.
Verified customer reviewExceptional
Chosen to celebrate some good news. Notes of brioche and minerality abound. The order arrived just in time for the occasion. Flawless – well done.
Denys S.
Verified customer reviewTop-class
Nothing to say – absolutely flawless. Refined, precise and devilishly alluring. Well presented, in a lovely box. Exactly what I needed.
Pierrette C.
Verified customer reviewLoyal customer
A lovely surprise on opening. Good length and a hint of minerality. Received within the stated delivery time. I’m a satisfied customer – I’ll be back.
Louis S.
Verified customer reviewA lovely discovery
This 1982 Champagne Charlie is superb. It strikes a perfect balance between power and finesse. A serious, well-made wine. I would recommend it without hesitation.
Roger M.
Verified customer reviewPure pleasure
Carefully wrapped as a gift. A lovely balance between liveliness and roundness. It has become my go-to champagne.
Jo B.
Verified customer reviewA success
Planned for Christmas, and it was a success. Delicate bubbles that melt in the mouth. No complaints about the delivery. Unbeatable value for money.
Manon N.
Verified customer reviewThe best
Tasted it last night. Lovely freshness and a nice length on the palate. A sure bet.
