Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millenaires Brut Size:3x750ml Thick and fat to the

Thick and fat to the point of being oily in texture

doesn't look to be 11 years old

with restrained tannins and no rough edges

tasting stripped

You can sense some of the heat of the growing season here

Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millenaires Brut Size:3x750ml Thick and fat to theThe 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 Ctes des Blancs. The Blanc des Millenaires is another terrific example that shows just how good the best wines of the year are. Antonio Galloni