Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2006 750mL is the prestige blanc de blancs cuvée from Champagne Charles Heidsieck, made entirely from Chardonnay and aged on its lees for many years before release.
From the Producer
Charles Heidsieck, founded in 1851 by Charles-Camille Heidsieck in Reims, is one of the great historic Champagne houses and a sister house of Piper-Heidsieck within the EPI group. The house draws Chardonnay from the Crémant-influenced Côte des Blancs and from the cooler terroirs of the Marne, with reserves held in the chalk cellars (crayères) beneath Reims that date back to Roman times. Blanc des Millénaires, first released with the 1983 vintage and named in reference to those millennial chalk cellars, is produced only in vintages the cellar master judges worthy and is aged on its lees for at least a decade before release. The 2006 vintage is a recent release of this prestige cuvée. Sources: Charles Heidsieck (charlesheidsieck.com) and Decanter Champagne coverage.
Tasting Profile
- Appearance: Pale gold with a fine, persistent mousse.
- Nose: Citrus, white flowers, toasted brioche and chalk.
- Palate: Precise and layered, with ripe Chardonnay fruit and integrated autolysis.
- Finish: Long, saline and mineral.
Best For
Collectors of prestige cuvée Champagne, seafood-led fine dining, and pairings with oysters, shellfish or simply-aged Comté.
Why Solera Hong Kong
Solera is the Hong Kong destination for prestige cuvée Champagne, with Sheung Wan pickup and bonded storage for cellared bottles of Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires.
Product Details
Producer: Champagne Charles Heidsieck
Cuvée: Blanc des Millénaires
Style: Blanc de blancs
Country: France
Region: Reims, Champagne
Vintage: 2006
Grape: Chardonnay
Format: 750mL
