Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millenaires Brut Size:3x750ml Thick and fat to the

Thick and fat to the point of being oily in texture

A brooding and backward nose is presently revealing little save for glimpses of red and blue berry fruit aromas though the rich

doesn't look to be 11 years old

fennel and star anise

His latest releases are nothing short of spectacular

Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millenaires Brut Size:3x750ml Thick and fat to theThe 2004 Blanc des Millenaires offers a striking combination of freshness and the complexity that develops in bottle. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and white pepper lend aromatic brilliance to this lithe, super finessed Blanc des Blancs. I have long adored the 2004s from the Ctes des Blancs. The Blanc des Millenaires is another terrific example that shows just how good the best wines of the year are. Antonio Galloni