Charles Heidsieck Blanc Des Millenaires With Riedel Decanter
Enjoy the acclaimed Charles Heidsieck 1995 Blanc des Millenaires with this uniquely designed decanter by Riedel for Charles Heidsieck. The "organic lyre 'U' shape" is handmade and mouth-blown and bears a striking resemblance to the "Amadeo" Riedel decanter with a Charles Heidsieck badge. A bottle of the Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 1995, a lovely wine, comes with the decanter in a presentation box.
"I think there's nothing better than aged Champagne," Maxmilian Riedel said. "And that's what happens in the decanter. I decant to enrich the wine, not to lose the bubbles."
About the Champagne
To the Eye
A magnificent, luminous golden robe with primose highlights, elaborated exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. A delicate, distinctive bubble, the result of more than 15 years of ageing in Gallo-Roman chalk cellars.
To the Nose
A strict selection of no more than 4 grand crus from the Cote des Blancs and one premier cru grants a unique nobility, elegance and generosity to this wine. The rich bouquet offers up aromas of dried and candied fruits such as hazelnuts, almonds and dates. The wine of aesthete, with deep handy notes of beeswax and nougat.
On the Palate
The year 1995 finds expression in this wine thanks to the voluptuous, velvety and yet delicate texture so characteristic of the Blanc des Millenaires. Smooth and sensual, the wine reveals its generosity in notes of salty caramel and its mildness in a hint of almond milk, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and cedar wood. A unique emotion, an impression of eternity, much like the feeling on has when standing in the heart of 2000-year old chalk cellars for which this wine is named.
Rated 95 Points
An elegant Champagne, showing fine integration and a silky weave of ripe yellow peach, lemon pound cake, espresso and crystallized honey flavors, all underscored by accents of toasted brioche, honey and roasted almond that add richness without weight. The mouthwatering finish shows a lasting tang of sea salt. Drink now through 2025. 500 cases imported.
Wine Spectator – November 2013