Will Stanley
Fully deserving of a picture and review is this tiny glass-and-a-half bottle of Heidsieck’s popular Blue Top that I enjoyed - really enjoyed - last week. Bought a bulk of these over a year ago when a supermarket were clearly trying to get rid of them, and it’s sat in my cellar since (on a shelf, not a rack - it’d fall through...). Hence, this NV has had a bit of time in bottle, and it shows - in all the right ways. Deep golden in colour, it was vivacious, enticing and had a surprisingly long finish. Loved it (loved it all the more at £4!).
Fully deserving of a picture and review is this tiny glass-and-a-half bottle of Heidsieck’s popular Blue Top that I enjoyed - really enjoyed - last week. Bought a bulk of these over a year ago when a supermarket were clearly trying to get rid of them, and it’s sat in my cellar since (on a shelf, not a rack - it’d fall through...). Hence, this NV has had a bit of time in bottle, and it shows - in all the right ways. Deep golden in colour, it was vivacious, enticing and had a surprisingly long finish. Loved it (loved it all the more at £4!).
9.2Lyn Farmer
Medium lemon with aromas of green apple, pear, lemon, nectarine, and lime blossom with a subtle amount of toast and white pepper. On the palate, slightly unripe and harsh flavors of lemon drop, toast, and fresh herbs like thyme and dried grass. Simple - drink it now
Medium lemon with aromas of green apple, pear, lemon, nectarine, and lime blossom with a subtle amount of toast and white pepper. On the palate, slightly unripe and harsh flavors of lemon drop, toast, and fresh herbs like thyme and dried grass. Simple - drink it now
8.4Matt Sterr
Zesty w/ a nice citrus peel streak. Fresh and bright.
Zesty w/ a nice citrus peel streak. Fresh and bright.
9.1Ann Altman
Wine Manager Young's
In an airport, I'm totally satisfied. Otherwise I'd kick it out of bed, which is saying a lot for a bubbles hound like me
In an airport, I'm totally satisfied. Otherwise I'd kick it out of bed, which is saying a lot for a bubbles hound like me
8.4Henrik Poulsen
Lot no. 12345047 (no disgorgement date listed).
Lot no. 12345047 (no disgorgement date listed).
9.1Gregory Fulchiero
Right amount of premox and citrus
Right amount of premox and citrus
8.7Henrik Poulsen
A bit of a panty dropper with dosage on the higher side and nice creamy soft mousse on the palate. Not terribly complex but just overall pleasing and a good contender for some affordable everyday bubbles.
A bit of a panty dropper with dosage on the higher side and nice creamy soft mousse on the palate. Not terribly complex but just overall pleasing and a good contender for some affordable everyday bubbles.
9.1Jusden Aumand
Lacking some dimension but pleasant.
Lacking some dimension but pleasant.
8.8Pierpaolo Petrassi MW
Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose
Good old Heidseick Blue Top. Not complex but reliably crisp and and well made.
Good old Heidseick Blue Top. Not complex but reliably crisp and and well made.
8.3Pierpaolo Petrassi MW
Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose
Easy-drinking Champagne; bright & crisp with nice fruit and a tight mousse. Fresh & clean on the finish.
Easy-drinking Champagne; bright & crisp with nice fruit and a tight mousse. Fresh & clean on the finish.
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