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Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millénaires

France | 2014
vev

£190 a bottle

A radiant champagne with an elegant stream of bubbles, the 2014 Blanc des Millénaires delivers remarkable freshness and a purity of Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs. At first offering fresh minerality and salinity on the nose, it then opens up to citrus and kiwi notes before expressing classic tertiary aromas which define the house style; puff pastry, brioche, dates and dried apricots. On the palate the wine offers great depth and is defined by an elegance derived from the exceptional Chardonnay grapes. A remarkable voluptuous texture and seemingly never-ending finish.

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Origin

Only Chardonnay is used in the blend of this exceptionally textured cuvée. The Blanc des Millénaires 2007 is made from four of the finest Grand Crus and one Premier Cru in the Côte des Blancs, selected for their ability to develop and fully express their opulence once matured: Oger, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Cramant and Vertus.

 

Producer

Charles Heidsieck is one of the most admired Champagne houses thanks to the unrivalled and consistently high quality of its wines. Founded in 1851 by the man who would become known as ‘Champagne Charlie’, this family-owned house is the smallest of the Grandes Marques. Their size, and commitment to excellence, has been underpinned by a winemaking team that between them have been named ‘Sparkling Winemaker of the Year’ at the International Wine Challenge 16 times.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay

In the 19th century, convinced that they would be an ideal place to age wine, Charles Heidsieck decided to purchase chalk cellars dating back to Gallo-Roman times, located in the historic heart of Reims. This decision turned out to be a stroke of genius since these cellars proved to be a peaceful haven where the humidity and 10°C temperature remain constant. An extraordinary ageing period of almost 11 years on the lees gives this 100% Chardonnay cuvée an unparallelled complexity and texture.

Food Match

A wonderful match for seafood and shellfish.

Alcohol Percentage

12%

In the Press

Best in Show – Decanter World Wines 2024

Gold – International Wine Challenge 2024

Gold – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024

Additional information

Alcohol Percentage

12.5%

Food Pairing

Aperitif, Seafood, Shellfish, White Fish

Country of Origin

Region

Champagne

Grape Variety

Vintage

2014

Other

Vegetarian, Vegan

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