2017 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires Champagne

100 Points - James Suckling

“A very precise Blanc de Millenaires with subtle aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine, stones, steel, chalk, watercress and some white peaches. Medium- to full-bodied with transparency and clarity that come through clearly and go on and on, The first year they used wine from the grand cru village of Chouilly. Complete and unique. Refined and structured at the same time. Drink or hold.”

95 Points - Kristaps Karklins, Wine Advocate

“The 2017 Blanc de Blancs Blanc des Millenaires-disgorged in 2025 with a dosage of nine grams per liter-continues to develop nicely, unfurling in the glass with aromas of almond paste, brioche and pear mingled with notes of orange oil and burnt buttered toast. Full-bodied, broad and nicely concentrated, the palate is built around a deep, generous core of fruit, complemented by ripe yet lively acidity that carries through to a long, saline finish. Darker and more concentrated than several of its immediate predecessors, it is also more structured, representing a considerable success in the context of this rain-soaked vintage, which fortunately turned dry around harvest time.”

92 Points - Wine Spectator

“Crisp acidity crackles in this rich version, bringing crystalline definition to flavors of apple tarte Tatin, pastry cream, roasted vanilla, blood orange coulis, brioche and coffee liqueur as they ride the satiny mousse. Subtle finish. Drink now through 2031. 100 cases imported.”