Heidsieck & Co Monopole : Blue Top

Characteristics and tasting notes of Heidsieck & Co Monopole's Blue Top

Tasting

Appearance
A pale yellow hue, enhanced by brilliant highlights.

Nose
The bouquet reveals itself as complex, opening with light grilled and toasted touches. It then expresses aromas of fresh yellow fruits such as peach and nectarine, evolving towards notes of stewed fruits with aeration. As it warms, delicate nuances of honey and pastry appear.

Palate
The attack is subtly taut and saline. The mid-palate proves round, generous and fruity, unveiling flavours of plum and mandarin. The whole concludes with an elegant and perfectly balanced finish.

Food and wine pairings
This cuvée is ideal for accompanying your aperitifs. It will also pair wonderfully with seafood and shellfish, as well as with subtly spiced or sweet-and-sour dishes typical of Asian gastronomy.

A fruity and generous style champagne signed by Heidsieck & Co Monopole

The estate
While the lineage's history began in 1785, the Heidsieck & Co Monopole House was officially founded in 1834 following a family split. Located in the Champagne region, this historic trading house built its international renown by supplying numerous European royal courts and being served aboard the famous Titanic. Today, the property belongs to the Lanson-BCC group, which recently acquired the brand to perpetuate its heritage. It stands out for accessible, indulgent wines strongly marked by a classic identity.

The vineyard
The grapes used for this cuvée come from various terroirs spread across the Champagne appellation area. The House relies on extensive supply contracts throughout the region, selecting fruit from different crus to guarantee the consistency and quality of its blends.

The blend
This non-vintage cuvée is crafted from a blend of wines from the year, complemented by reserve wines from previous vintages to ensure the longevity and aromatic complexity of the house style.

Winemaking and aging
The base wines of Blue Top are vinified in stainless steel tanks in order to preserve all the freshness and brightness of the fruit. The second fermentation then takes place in bottle. Finally, the wine benefits from ageing on lees for a minimum of three years in the cellar before disgorgement.

Grape varieties
This wine is composed of 40% Pinot Noir, 35% Meunier and 25% Chardonnay.