Best of Show Champagne Blanc de Blancs by Mundus Vini.
95 Wine Advocate
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 liter dosage. This is a terrific blanc de blancs from Charles Heidsieck that has a long and glorious future ahead of it.
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2004 was recently awarded “Best of Show Champagne Blanc de Blancs” by Mundus Vini. This great Grand medal was only granted to 0.5% of a global panel of more than 7200 wines judged.
