N/V Cuvée Champagne Charlie, Charles Heidsieck (cellared 2017) (Gift Box)
In the late 1970s, then cellarmaster Daniel Thibault worked alongside the Heidsieck family to create Champagne Charlie as a tribute to their ancestor. He created five editions of the wine - 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1985. This recent revival by current cellarmaster Cyril Brun pays hommage to these. It is comprised of 80% reserve wines (the highest proportion being 20% from the 2016 vintage), with select components aged on lees for up to 25 years. It is a blend of 52% percent Chardonnay and 48% Pinot Noir, and was cellared in 2017.