What makes Charles Heidsieck’s Brut Réserve different?

An unusually large share of reserve wines (roughly 40%, averaging around 10 years old) goes into the blend, giving it more depth than a typical non-vintage Champagne.

Is Charles Heidsieck the same as Piper-Heidsieck?

No. Despite sharing the Heidsieck family name and Reims origins, they have been separate, independently owned houses for well over a century.

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Charles Heidsieck Champagne — Blanc de Blancs, Brut Réserve & Rosé Réserve

Founded in 1851 by Charles-Camille Heidsieck, who became internationally famous as "Champagne Charlie" after his flamboyant 1852 tour of the United States — widely credited with popularizing Champagne in America. Today Charles Heidsieck is one of the smallest of the historic Grandes Marques houses, distinguished by an unusually high proportion of aged reserve wines — roughly 40%, averaging around a decade old — in its non-vintage blends.

Last updated: August 2026

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Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Champagne

An elegant, citrus-driven Blanc de Blancs built on generous reserve wine aging.

Cask: 100% ChardonnayNV

$95

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Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Champagne

A generously rich, food-friendly Champagne renowned for its exceptional reserve wine backbone.

Cask: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot MeunierNV

$65

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Rosé with Reserve Depth24 Proof

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Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve Champagne

A vinous, richly fruited rosé shaped by the house's deep reserve wine cellars.

Cask: 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot MeunierNV

$80

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Charles Heidsieck — Frequently Asked Questions

Charles-Camille Heidsieck, the house’s founder; his flamboyant 1850s tours of England and the US made him a celebrity and gave the category an early American foothold.