Charles Heidsieck (Champagne) Charles Heidsieck (Champagne) Charles Heidsieck is the smallest of the Grandes Marques champagne Houses. Based in the Reims region of Champagne, it is one of the best-known producers for both vintage and non-vintage "cuvée". It is part of group since 2011. The house was founded in 1851 by the French champagne maker Charles Camille Heidsieck, who became known as Champagne Charlie. Charles Heidsieck was born in 1822 into an eminent Reims family whose wine-making traditions date back to Florens-Louis Heidsieck (see Heidsieck & Co). In 1851, at age 29, he founded a wine house (Maison) bearing his own name. He
Fine Champagne contrôlée is divided into six crus corresponding to the growing areas called Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires. The crus’ delimitation, according to geological and sampling criteria of the eau-de-vies, was carried out during the 19th century, registered in 1909 and integrated in the designation decree in 1938. Fine Champagne is produced from eau-de-vies from two crus (Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne) which have very chalky soil. This terroir produces very aromatic eau-de-vies, slow ripening, with a great ageing potential. Petite Champagne is known for its cognacs’ potency, while Grande Champagne is known for