In Bond Fine Wine. 2004 Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, France. White champagne in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (DEC). Drinking window: 2018–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
William Kelley (WK) — 95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/04/2019 · Drink 2018-2040
Disgorged in November 2017 after 13 years on the lees, the stunning 2004 Blanc des Mill'naires is a worthy successor to the 1995. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of green apple, pear, brioche and fresh pastry that are framed by a lovely smoky, autolytic top note, the wine is full-bodied, ample and concentrated, with ripe acids, superb depth at the core and a textural, vinous quality while rema…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 93/100 · Vinous, 20/11/2020 · Drink 2020-2035
The 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 Cotes des Blancs. The Blanc des Millenaires is another terrific example that shows just how good the best wines of the…