In Bond Fine Wine. 1995 Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, France. White champagne in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (WA). Drinking window: 2013–2035. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Kristaps Karklins (KK) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 2026-06-18 · Drink 2017-2035
Originating from a late September harvest, the 1995 Blanc de Blancs Blanc des Millénaires comes close to the quality of the 1985, despite its higher yields, revealing a deep bouquet of lemon confit, pear, freshly baked bread, peach and orange oil. Full-bodied, ample and elegantly muscular, the palate is underpinned by a rich core of fruit and chalky extract that imparts a compelling sense of fres…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 95/100 · Vinous, 2012-10-01 · Drink 2013-2022
The 1995 Brut Blanc des Millenaires shows just how compelling this often overlooked vintage can be. Layers of lemon, pastry spices, crushed rocks and savory herbs literally jump from the glass in this exquisite, perfumed, beautifully delineated Champagne. The 1995 shows lovely flavor complexity and nuance from its extended time in bottle, yet it also retains plenty of freshness, verve and acidity…
Josh Raynolds (JRa) — 94/100 · Vinous, 2011-11-01 · Drink 0-0
(made from mostly grand cru chardonnay grown in Oger, Melsnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, Avize and some from premier cru Vertus; L138210-3002126): Vivid gold. Heady aromas of candied citrus fruits, flowers, truffle, gingerbread and iodine, with an intensely smoky overtone. Deep, pungent and palate-staining, with the orchard and pit fruit flavors reaching every corner of the palate and showing impressive…