There was a bit of a cause for celebration at our place recently. Oh, OK, I'll tell you. We have an App for iPhone and iPodTouch in the iTunes App Store! It's called Dr Insult, and you can click the link to find out more about him if you like. If you'd rather read about the Champagne, that's what follows.
If you've been making Champagne since 1785, you must be doing something right. Actually no longer owned by anyone related to Florens-Louis Heidsieck, Heidsieck & Co. makes what many consider to be one of the better Champagnes available at an affordable price. The Monopole Blue Top is a non-vintage bubbly at 12% abv.
The sparkler pours up a lush golden color in the glass, with plenty of tiny little bubbles. The nose carries a yeasty scent, but it does not cover up the floral and fruit components. The yeasty funk rides along as an equal partner in this bouquet. I smell pears and candied apple, too. The mouthfeel is just gorgeous - silky smooth and creamy, with not a trace of carbonation. It's a full-bodied Champagne, too, offering plenty of heft along with some tantalizing flavors. Heath bar and toast come to the forefront for me, with apples and a trace of citrus following. A toasted candy profile lingers on the finish.
Variety: 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier
Appellation: France > Champagne
Appellation: France > Champagne
Vintage: NV
Alcohol Level: 12% abv
Price: $16 (375ml bottle)
Acquisition disclaimer: Purchased by the author
Alcohol Level: 12% abv
Price: $16 (375ml bottle)
Acquisition disclaimer: Purchased by the author
