{"title":"Charles Heidsieck","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 1851 by the flamboyant Charles Camille Heidsieck - the original \"Champagne Charlie\" - this historic house is the smallest of the Grandes Marques but stands as one of the most respected names in the region. Charles was a visionary entrepreneur who famously introduced Champagne to America in 1852, becoming a massive social sensation before surviving a dramatic imprisonment during the American Civil War that nearly ruined the business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eRather than owning extensive vineyards, the house has always left grape growing to the experts, focusing its legacy entirely on selecting, blending, and aging. In 1867, Charles purchased a labyrinth of 11th-century, Gallo-Roman chalk cellars (crayères) beneath Reims. Today, these stunning underground galleries are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and provide the perfect, silent conditions for maturing the house's complex wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe winemaking legacy is defined by unmatched consistency and patience, earning royal warrants across Europe and numerous \"Sparkling Winemaker of the Year\" titles. Notably, even their non-vintage Brut Réserve is aged in the cellars for at least five years before release - far exceeding requirements to deliver the deep, hand-crafted precision the house is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eExplore our Champagne Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"charles-heidsieck-brut-reserve-nv","title":"Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, NV","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElegantly\u003cspan\u003e taut and generously full-bodied Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely well made Champagne, made in quite a generous style but with a coolness to the fruit that keeps this a very elegant glass of bubbly. It's a sophisticated and memorable way to celebrate a special occasion or simply to enjoy with friends. Make each moment special with this delicious and luxurious Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I don’t think any acclaim this House has received has ever been sufficient. Charles Heidsieck is firmly on top.\" - Tom Stevenson (Decanter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCellaring: Drinking well now but will also keep for a very long time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood Pairing: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTry shellfish with a green salad, sashimi, lemon chicken or a thai curry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Camille Heidsieck, founder of renowned Charles Heidsieck, was legendary for his global marketing efforts that earned him the title 'Champagne Charlie'. Reims-based and smallest of the Grande Marques, they prioritize quality, never compromising on taste. Showcasing crisp fruit and brioche notes, this exquisite brut won't let you down!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Heidsieck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129410961752,"sku":"113272","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/champagne-charles-heidsieck-whelehans-wines.jpg?v=1704284970"}],"url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/charles-heidsieck.oembed","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}