Charles Heidsieck

Blanc des Millénaires Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay

9.4150 ratings
9.554 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Mike Saviage

Straw gold color. Not many bubbles to show, but the nose is striking with really nice aged champagne notes... baked bread, lemon, apricot, yeast and some gravel rock. Soft, light acidity in the mouth. What this lacks in effervescence it amplifies in its much appreciated aged characteristics.

Straw gold color. Not many bubbles to show, but the nose is striking with really nice aged champagne notes... baked bread, lemon, apricot, yeast and some gravel rock. Soft, light acidity in the mouth. What this lacks in effervescence it amplifies in its much appreciated aged characteristics.

Sep 2nd, 2018
Bob McDonald

So fresh you would not know it was a 1995 but disgorged in January 2014. Lemon minerality and hints of stone fruit and touch of pineapple. A fine persistent bead. The perfect balance of complexity and freshness. When I first tried this I thought it was rich enough to have a % of Pinot Noir but it is a Blanc des Blancs. Amazingly still available because they “made shitloads of it” said Stephen Leroux. A few hours later a honeyed nuance. Celebrating my 2000th Note on Delectable. I would like to congratulate Delectable for creating such an enjoyable and useable App. I can see what my American and European friends are drinking and try to purchase same. Also celebrating my son Hugh’s 31 st Birthday in New York. If anyone is looking for office space in Manhattan contact Hugh at CBRE.

So fresh you would not know it was a 1995 but disgorged in January 2014. Lemon minerality and hints of stone fruit and touch of pineapple. A fine persistent bead. The perfect balance of complexity and freshness. When I first tried this I thought it was rich enough to have a % of Pinot Noir but it is a Blanc des Blancs. Amazingly still available because they “made shitloads of it” said Stephen Leroux. A few hours later a honeyed nuance. Celebrating my 2000th Note on Delectable. I would like to congratulate Delectable for creating such an enjoyable and useable App. I can see what my American and European friends are drinking and try to purchase same. Also celebrating my son Hugh’s 31 st Birthday in New York. If anyone is looking for office space in Manhattan contact Hugh at CBRE.

Jun 3rd, 2018
Becky George

Winemaker Kelly Fleming Wines

9.5

Dreamy

Dreamy

Apr 13th, 2018
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.5

Lovely rich traditional champagne--one of the few white wines where some oak and sugar is a really nice thing

Lovely rich traditional champagne--one of the few white wines where some oak and sugar is a really nice thing

1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2015
Alexandra Fondren

TGIF 5pm cure for the week. Gotta <3 my boss!

TGIF 5pm cure for the week. Gotta <3 my boss!

1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2014
Nico J. Snyman

1st tried this 8 yrs ago, it was one of my highlights of wine up to that point, I'm really glad to see it still hugely impresses me after all this time, beautiful cumquat marmalade. Outstanding.

1st tried this 8 yrs ago, it was one of my highlights of wine up to that point, I'm really glad to see it still hugely impresses me after all this time, beautiful cumquat marmalade. Outstanding.

Feb 4th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Beautiful citrus, honey, citrus blossoms, brioche, excellent acidity and chalk.

Beautiful citrus, honey, citrus blossoms, brioche, excellent acidity and chalk.

Oct 23rd, 2016
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.6

Seriously awesome bubbly. Perfect balance between yeasty and rich and a more linear mineral citrus bullet across the palate.

Seriously awesome bubbly. Perfect balance between yeasty and rich and a more linear mineral citrus bullet across the palate.

Sep 20th, 2015
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.6

BO'S tasting - BDB - citrus and nougat - very impressed

BO'S tasting - BDB - citrus and nougat - very impressed

Aug 19th, 2015
Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

Visiting Charles Heidsieck; crayeres, tasting this magnificantly successful Blanc de Blancs crafted by previous celebrated chef de cave from all four grand crus in Cote des Blancs plus Vertus; amazing smoke/brulee bottle character; #champagne #drinkchampagne #charlesheidsieck #reims #blancdeblancs #blancdesmillenaires #1995 #uncorkedandcultivated #wineandfoodtour #france2015

Visiting Charles Heidsieck; crayeres, tasting this magnificantly successful Blanc de Blancs crafted by previous celebrated chef de cave from all four grand crus in Cote des Blancs plus Vertus; amazing smoke/brulee bottle character; #champagne #drinkchampagne #charlesheidsieck #reims #blancdeblancs #blancdesmillenaires #1995 #uncorkedandcultivated #wineandfoodtour #france2015

Jun 11th, 2015