Champagne Heidsieck & Co Monopole

Champagne house in Reims, Montagne de Reims.

Village

Reims

Region

Montagne de Reims

Founded

1785

Cuvées in the guide

5

Heidsieck​‌​ & Co Monopole is a historic champagne house founded in 1785 by the Westphalian draper Florens-Louis Heidsieck, originally based in Reims and later Épernay. Since 1996 the house has been part of the Vranken-Pommery Monopole group and is known for its robust, Pinot Noir-driven style.

History and Heritage

• The company grew into a worldwide supplier to royal courts, including those of King Louis XVI, the Tsar of Russia and the emperors of Prussia and Germany.
• A legendary moment was the discovery of 2,400 bottles of 1907 vintage from the wreck of the Swedish schooner Jönköping in 1998; after more than 80 years under seawater these turned out to be excellently drinkable.
• After the founder's death, nephews took over the business, leading to splits that ultimately resulted in today's entity Heidsieck & Co Monopole, separate from the branches that later became Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck.

Vineyards and Winemaking

• The vineyards form part of the extensive portfolio of the Vranken-Pommery group, which owns thousands of hectares in the best areas of the Champagne region.
• The approach emphasises the use of reserve wines (2-3 years old) that can make up more than half of the blend, which provides structure, roundness and consistency of style.
• The house focuses strongly on Pinot Noir (sometimes up to 70% in the base blends), resulting in champagnes with a powerful aroma, good structure and a robust character.

Champagnes and Cuvées

The most prominent cuvées are:

• Blue Top: The standard Brut (70% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier), the house's calling card.
• Blue Top Premiers Crus: A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from Premier Cru villages.
• Extra Dry: Same composition as Blue Top but with a lower sugar content (dosage).
• Gold Top Millésime: The prestige cuvée (e.g. 2000), often a mix of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, aimed at complex vintages.
• Diamant Bleu: A historic and luxurious cuvée that symbolises the house's exquisite quality.

Cuvées by Heidsieck & Co Monopole

Importers

Heidsieck & Co Monopole is imported by: HANOS.

Where it is sold

Shops and wholesalers carrying Heidsieck & Co Monopole: HANOS, Vinify.

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