2006 Charles Heidsieck

Blanc des Millenaires

"A rich, punchy Champagne that captures all of the radiant intensity of this warm year...a terrific showing" - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

96 WS / 96 DE / 95 JS / 94 WA / 93 VM

33% Below Market!

Charles Heidsieck (Champagne Charlie) was a free-spirited entrepreneur who founded a Champagne house at the age of 29. His Champagnes embodied his personality and became renowned for their unique character and aromas. He became a legend in his time.

The 2006 vintage, despite a rainy start and some late-July storms, had overall great vine health thanks to hot weather and some rainy spells in August, with June and July being perfect for flowering. This vintage is one that will forever be remembered fondly.

A pure blend of 5 different Crus, it is a beautiful representation of the Cote des Blancs, which spent more than 15 years in the 2,000 year old chalk cellars that make Charles Heidsieck so sought after and tasty!

2006 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires
$179.89/bottle (Pre-Arrival) Buy Now

33% Below Market!

96 WS / 96 DE / 95 JS / 94 WA / 93 VM

A textbook blanc de blancs in a relatively opulent style, with ample grilled nut, brioche and spice character alongside classic flavors of poached apricot, kumquat, oyster shell and lemon blossom. This rich profile is well-defined by racy acidity, sleek and well-cut, driving the long, lacy finish. A beauty. Drink now through 2035. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator

This Champagne made with 100% Chardonnay sourced from four grand cru villages (Cramant, Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger) and from one 1er Cru village, Vertus. Disgorged in Novembre 2019 after spending 13 years on its lees, the 2006 Blanc des Millénaires has elegant notes of apricot, pineapple, exotic fruit including mango, as well as white flowers. The palate is medium-bodied, delicate and yet opulent at the same time. The texture is crystalline and very pure. Good vivacity too thanks to ripe acidity. The finish is long and expansive. Very long ageing potential (10-15 years). - Yohan Castaing, Decanter

Recently disgorged with seven grams per liter 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. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate

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