{"product_id":"charlesheidsieckblancdeblancs1981-dserda","title":"CharlesHeidsieckBlancdeBlancs1981","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf the three Champagne houses named Heidsieck â€?all originating from families once related â€?Charles is the smallest and arguably, the best. Established in 1851 by the nephew of Piper-Heidsieck’s owner, Charles Heidsieck himself was the original ‘Champagne Charlieâ€?In 2011 both Charles Heidsieck and Piper-Heidsieck were bought by EPI Group headed by Christopher Descours, he has provided significant finance for both Houses allowing them to grow their vineyard holdings, grape purchasing and production.Today, production occurs alongside sister company Piper-Heidsieck in an ultra-modern functional wine-making facility on the southern outskirts of Reims. The Charles Heidsieck Cellars are a Unesco World Heritage site and comprise more than eight kilometres of chalk tunnels interlinking forty seven subterranean cathedrals called Crayères, reaching 30 metres high and believed to have been dug out in the 3rd century.rrAfter many years ageing in the unique and ancient Crayères acquired by its founder Charles Heidsieck, Blanc de Blancs reveals itself as a champagne poised between elegance and complexity, with a smooth texture and great length on the palate. Extended ageing on the lees has unlocked the full potential of their aromas. Each vintage has its own signature, its own generous tone.rrWeather: 1981 is a stunning vintage, but it is rare as a result of drastic climatic variations over the winter,rand springtime frosts that destroyed 25% of the anticipated harvest. Nevertheless, when the grapes werertasted, particularly the Chardonnays in the white Grand Crus, they were found to be of excellent quality.rrThis champagne is part of Charles Heidsieck Collection Crayeres, a second late release of vintages direct from their cellars in Reims in October 2018. The releases are very limited quantities and a perfect chance to buy and enjoy champagne with age in its very best condition; just 60 bottles have been released.rrNews Article: Read about our visit to Charles Heidsieck and tasting with cellar Master Cyril Brun of some of the Collection Crayeres Champagnes here.rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: Grand Cru | Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger \u0026amp; 1er Cru VertusrGrape Varieties: 100% ChardonnayrDisgorged: 1988rProduction: 251 bottlesrDrink: Now to 2030+rrTasting Note: A brilliant golden hue with glints of green and yellow. Notes of hazelnut and peanut. Dense and perfectly balanced, the mouthfeel is generous with an incredible crispness. Tautness and full-bodied sensations jostle for position, demonstrating the lively nature of the 1981 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection data-liuqs-content=\"verified-context\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"site-brand-context\"\u003eListed by \u003cstrong\u003eFlowers by Richard NYC | Same Day Flower Delivery NYC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"site-context-note\"\u003eFree Shipping on All Orders · New Store Launch Deals End in 30 Days!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verified-product-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTags:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skincare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42986446225493,"sku":"cs_66215","price":31.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/9630\/0117\/files\/i4n1exl4pk57_4ed075cf-914e-4dff-b046-df3f53b3491f.jpg?v=1789262484","url":"https:\/\/willowcreekspirits.com\/products\/charlesheidsieckblancdeblancs1981-dserda","provider":"Willow Creekspirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}