Log in / Sign up Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2007
The year 2007 is anachronistic in its wine profile: it is reminiscent of the profile of the great Blanc de Blancs of the 1980s and 1990s, with restrained maturity and biting acidity. This year caused concern to begin with because everything was so early. Spring and bud break occurred before their usual time. Flowering started on May 25th. Poor weather made it difficult to care for the vineyard, but, at the same time, preserving a good acidity. A rather cool summer, combined with heavy rains just before harvest, made us forget the red-hot summers of preceding years.
A Blanc de Blancs from 5 top Crus in the Côte des Blancs, 100% Chardonnay.
Oysters seaweed, shiso and flying fish roe
The saline minerality of the Côte des Blancs is all-pervading. We detect toasted and smoky notes. When swirled, fresh citrus notes appear: grapefruit, yuzu, and quince. They bring a cheeky youthfulness to this fine nose, combined with creamy accents and subtle salt butter caramel notes.
The identity of the vintage is intertwined with a sharp and classy acidity. An enveloping texture is then revealed with accents of lemon meringue pie and subtle saline notes. Its generosity is very prominent and will continue to develop with aging. The finish is long and full-bodied with silky sensations.
