Charles Heidsieck - Blanc des Millénaires - Brut
96 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
95 points - The Wine Advocate
97 points - The Wine Advocate
Charles Heidsieck - Blanc des Millénaires - Brut
96 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
95 points - The Wine Advocate
97 points - The Wine Advocate
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First, it is fresh, mineral and saline. It then moves into fruity citrus and kiwi notes before expressing classic tertiary aromas which define the House style: puff pastry, brioche, dates and dried apricots. The wine has great depth, defined by an elegance derived from the exceptional Chardonnay fruit.
The 2007 Brut Blanc de Blancs Blanc des Millénaires is the seventh opus of this vintage after the 1983, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2004 and 2006 vintages. This 100% Chardonnay exhales aromas of candied lemon, lemon oil, spring flowers, ripe orchard fruits and hints of pastry. The palate is coated and fleshy, rich and dense, with racy acids and a chalky, penetrating finish.
Recently disgorged with seven grams per litre dosage, the 2006 Brut Blanc de Blancs Blanc des Millénaires is expressive and charming, in keeping with the sunny, demonstrative style of the vintage. Offering up aromas of toasted brioche, honeycomb, yellow apples and preserved citrus, it's full-bodied, fleshy and textural, with a rich core of fruit, ripe acids and an attractive pinpoint mousse. It's already drinking well, and I'd be inclined to approach it sooner than the more tightly wound-2004 rendition.
Disgorged in November 2017 after 13 years on the lees, the stunning 2004 Blanc des Millénaires is a worthy successor to the 1995. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of green apple, pear, brioche and fresh pastry that are framed by a lovely smoky, autolytic top note, the wine is full-bodied, ample and concentrated, with ripe acids, superb depth at the core and a textural, vinous quality while remaining very classical in profile.
The finish is long and expansive. A blend of Chardonnay from Cramant, Avize, Oger, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Vertus, it saw nine grams per litre dosage. This is a terrific blanc de blancs from Charles Heidsieck that has a long and glorious future ahead of it.
Disgorged 20 years ago, the golden-coloured 1985 Blanc des Millenaires – comprised of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir – displays a deep and beautifully matured nose with wax, honey, caramel and butterscotch aromas.
Full-flavoured, rich and highly elegant in the mouth, with great intensity, structure and complexity in the aromas, this 31-year-old prestige cuvée is fascinatingly vital – although there are almost no bubbles visible. There are dried stone fruit flavours in the finish. A great drinking experience.
Type: |
Sparkling |
Country: |
France |
Region: |
Champagne |
Appellation: |
Champagne |
Producer: |
Charles Heidsieck |
Grapes/Blend: |
Chardonnay |
Style: |
Brut |
ABV: |
12% |
Pairing Sugesstions: |
Shellfish, Lobster, Crab, Sushi and Sashimi, Citrus-Based Dishes, Green Vegetables, Fresh Herbs and Aromatic Dishes |
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