Log in / Sign up Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésime Collection Crayéres Wooden Box 2000
Paying homage to his historic cellars, Charles Heidsieck unveils its greatest treasure to oenophiles through a collection called “Crayères”.
60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay
Disgorgement: 2021 Cellared from 2001.
Only 740 bottles made
To the eye - A golden robe with glints of green and refined bubbles for creamy, generous streams of effervescence.
2000 in Champagne
Following flowering, the grapes were abundant and beautiful. Then a torrent of storms and hail starting in April looked as though it would jeopardize everything. The grape bunches that escaped disaster were threatened with mildew and botrytis. However, sunny days during the harvest enabled the grapes to boast all the necessary characteristics for potentially excellent wines.
Time, like a “fourth varietal”, has crafted the soul of the wines in the Crayères Collection. Extended ageing on lees has unlocked the full potential of their aromas. Each vintage has its own signature, its own generous tone. Rooted in the highest standards and precise construction, all promise to deliver a harmonious combination of flavours. Selectively released, whosoever is lucky enough to enjoy these precious jewels can boast of experiencing the dream of travelling through time. Each bottle brilliantly showcases the skill of Charles
Heidsieck’s Cellar Masters; only insightful blending and the highest quality production can withstand such a test of time.
A warm wine opening with spicy notes, notes of honey and candied fruit, such as fig, apricot, mandarin or even passion fruit. There are also notes of pastry, praline and candied chestnuts. The nose picks out the roasted flavours of toast and cocoa.
The palate is ample and generous, supported by an attractive acidic structure. The finish is salty and spicy. The freshness support the aromatic complexity. This all suggests, again, good cellaring potential.
