Single Magnum Price – £67.50. Tasting Notes:Light yellow in colour with green highlights. A strong and generous nose, slightly woody and spicy, characterised by an aromatic richness, blending toasty and buttery aromas. A full, fruity and well-structured palate with blackcurrant notes and a hint of lemon, with a slight yeastiness on the finish. A fragrant and full-bodied Champagne with hints of blackcurrant and lemon, and a touch of yeast. Grape Variety:70% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier Food Pairing:A vigorous and lively wine, ideal as an aperitif. With a meal, it is a perfect accompaniment to seafood and white meats. Background Information:Founded in 1785, Heidsieck & Co Monopole is one of the oldest Champagne Houses. The Maison was purchased by Vranken Pommery Monopole (VPM) in 1975 from Seagram. VPM is the second largest producer of Champagne, owning the Houses of Pommery, Demoiselle and Charles Lafitte 1834. A ‘Grande Marque’ champagne – one of the top names in Champagne. Heidsieck & Co Monopole is based in Epernay. Owns 420ha of vineyards (including some of the best Grand Crus vineyards), with another 2,800ha of vineyards under long and short term contracts.Vineyards are in the 3 main areas of Champagne – Cote des Blancs, Vallee de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims. The production facility for Heidsieck Monopole is at Tours sur Marne in the village of Bouzy. The Head winemaker is Dominique Pichart. He was born in Avize , the famous “Grands Crus’ village. He has worked with Vranken Pommery Monopole for over 20 years.