Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve (Gift Box) NV dundee-hills From a terrific year for

From a terrific year for this grower’s Ports

This is the french sparkling for celebration without the serious price tag

in this case QDA's yellow granite) is an un-sulphured and pretty much untouched wine

That being said

second-use barrels

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve (Gift Box) NV dundee-hills From a terrific year forEYE: The Brut Rserve boasts a deep golden hue. Delicate vivacious and long lasting bubbles are the result of a long slow maturing process in chalk cellars*. NOSE: Thanks to 50% of reserve wines the blend offers an elegant nose: freshly baked brioche rich toasted notes and sun drenched fruits mango apricot and mirabelle plum accented by dried fruits pistachio and almond. PALATE: The texture is reminiscent of a crisp layer of nougatine on a velvety