Champagne Region
Champagne Charles Heidsieck - Champagne - Blanc des Millénaires - Coffret - 2007
Characteristics
Country / Region: France
Vintage: 2007
Name: AOP Champagne
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 RVF
5-star rating in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
RVF Guide 2024: 94/100
Guide Parker : 95+/100
Wine:
The unparalleled finesse of this cuvée shines through in the tonic, straightforward, and intense 2007 vintage. The 2007 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires continues to display its eternal youth, crafted around a three-stage aromatic palette: floral, citrus, and mineral. It captivates with grace, seduces with its precious texture, and impresses with a balance and persistence of the highest order. A masterpiece from the Côte des Blancs! Rated 94/100 by RVF and 95+/100 by Parker.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, a blend of 4 Côte des Blancs Grands Crus: Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Cramant and 1 Premier Cru: Vertus. Aged for nearly 15 years, including 10 years on lees in the age-old chalk pits.Dosage :
Color:
Pale gold with green highlights.Nose:
Finishes with citrus aromas (grapefruit, yuzu, quince), toasty, smoky notes and mineral touches.Palate:
Dynamic and silky, this Champagne is balanced, structured and endowed with fine finesse, with a long, round and persistent finish.
Temperature:
Serve between 8 and 10°C.Food and wine pairing:
To be enjoyed on its own, with langoustine and scallop carpaccio with bronzed fennel, sea bass with Champagne sauce, roasted Saint Pierre with pressed uncooked cheeses: Saint Nectaire, Morbier, ...Cellar aging:
From now until 2030
Charles Heidsieck, a Champagne house celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship, has long been a hallmark of excellence, earning two stars from the RVF Guide. This esteemed Maison in Reims has reached a pinnacle of perfection, especially renowned for its iconic Brut Réserve—a committee favorite and arguably one of the finest brut champagnes.
Equally notable is its Blanc des Millénaires cuvée, a rare gem with only six vintages released over three decades. The latest 2007 vintage continues to embody the "Charles style" of unmatched elegance, further solidifying Charles Heidsieck's legacy in the world of Champagne.