1995 Charles Heidsieck Collection Crayeres Brut Millesime
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60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. Cellared in 1997. Disgorged in 2021. RS 9.5 g/l. Lively, linear. Lacking a bit of the density expected but makes up for this with focus and freshness. Toasty notes on the palate but is tighter and more direct than many of the 1995s. Acidity is pretty evident and just on the right side of not being exaggerated. (AWH)
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Jancis Robinson MW
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60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. Cellared in 1997. Disgorged in 2021. RS 9.5 g/l. Lively, linear. Lacking a bit of the density expected but makes up for this with focus and freshness. Toasty notes on the palate but is tighter and more direct than many of the 1995s. Acidity is pretty evident and just on the right side of not being exaggerated. (AWH)
About the producer
Founded by the original “Champagne Charlie”, Champagne Charles Heidsieck is one of the region’s smaller Houses but also one of its most quality-focused. From its Brut Réserve to its prestige cuvée, Blanc des Millénaires, the wines are rich, vinous and complex.