From Reims: Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour
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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2007: best 2017 to 2037.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2007 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: candied lemon, baked pineapple, coffee, floral notes, toast
Palate: round richness, minerality, high acidity, long pure dry finish
A toasty, tropical vintage Blanc de Blancs: candied lemon and baked pineapple with coffee and floral tones, the round palate cut by minerality and high acidity on a long, pure, dry finish.
What it pairs with
- Lobster Round richness and minerality meet sweet shellfish.More wines for lobster →Find lobster on TableJourney →
- Turbot High acidity and toast frame fine white fish.More wines for fish →
- Aged Comte Coffee and candied-lemon depth meet the cheese.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lobster, Turbot, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Blanc des Millenaires, first released from the 1983 vintage, is Charles Heidsieck's prestige Chardonnay cuvee, known for emerging toastiness after long ageing.
- 1983First vintage of Blanc des Millenaires
Facts
- Producer
- Charles Heidsieck · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Grand and Premier Cru Chardonnay, long lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 130 to 200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1983
Frequently asked about Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires
What does Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires taste like?
On the nose, candied lemon, baked pineapple, coffee, floral notes, toast. On the palate, round richness, minerality, high acidity, long pure dry finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A toasty, tropical vintage Blanc de Blancs: candied lemon and baked pineapple with coffee and floral tones, the round palate cut by minerality and high acidity on a long, pure, dry finish.
When should I drink Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires?
Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires?
Lobster is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Turbot and Aged Comte. Round richness and minerality meet sweet shellfish.
What grapes are in Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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