Heidsieck/Charles Brut Champagne Réserve NV

96 points James Halliday (Wine Companion): "Charles Heidsieck might be nicknamed Poor Man's Krug given the astonishing number of vintages in the reserve wines, their age (10 years in tank), and the seven years the wine spends on lees once blended and bottled. It is an exceptional wine in the mouth, supple, layered, complex and long..."

94 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(tasted in 2023 in France; 2018 base vintage with 50% reserves; 8-10% reserves of average age ten years; 8g/L dosage; disgorged early 2023). A Brut Réserve that juxtaposes the spectrum of citrus and stone fruits of primary fruit with the autumnal mood of deep reserves in spice, falling autumn leaves and a light wisp of smoke. Lively acidity and fine chalk minerality unite seamlessly with gently massaged and polished phenolics of super-fine texture. Seamless, effortless and intricately crafted, the finish lingers long and fine. (Edition VII; 2024)"

94 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "Very impressive for a "regular" non-vintage Brut, not only in terms of aromatic complexity - candied citrus, dried peach and fresh mirabelle plus a hint of bread dough - also in terms of texture, the creamy, rich and crisp sides of the wine neatly interlocking. Long, structured finish. A cuvee that's half 2018 and half reserve wines, some of which are a couple of years old, but many of them are five- to 10-years-old, with several over 10-years-old. Drink or hold. (8/7/23)"

93-94 points Essi Avellan, MW: "(40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier). This Mis en Cave 2018 is based on the challenging 2017 vintage. Taking that into consideration, the nose is laudably clean, showing an ample contribution from reserve wines in the form of toast and coffee tones, as well as a dried-fruit complexity. Notes of lemon confit and sweet tropical fruits give a sense of sumptuous sweetness. On the palate, the wine comes with a brisk kick of acidity; it seems light, but there is also a wonderful silky mellowness. Long, delicious finish. Disgorged 2022; dosage 11.2g/l. (Aug 2022)"

93+ points Falstaff Guide: "Pale yellow green, silver reflections, subtle, persistent mousse. Delicate yellow tropical fruit, a hint of yellow plum, nuances of white flowers, fresh apple, lime zest in the bouquet. Medium body, taut, tightly woven, fine extract sweetness, lively acid structure, salty minerality, delicate aftertaste of orange zest. (9/30/22)"

93 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$90 list] This nonvintage Champagne shows the hallmark of the producer. With its 50% reserve wines to bring out maturity, the wine is full of fruit, touched by toast. Drink this fine bottling now. (Dec 2023)"