1996 Charles Heidsieck Collection Crayeres Brut Millesime
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Tasting notes
Score 18.5/20 · Drink 2021-2035, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2025
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. Cellared in 1997. Disgorged in 2021. Dosage 9 g/l. Mushroom and cool-cellar notes, weighty and concentrated – layers of flavour and very long. Zesty orange/marmalade notes with a hint of appetising bitterness, powerful biscuity/lees-driven flavours. Plenty of acidity on the finish but all in very harmonious balance. Further to go. (AWH)
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19
19/20
Jancis Robinson MW
About the producer

Charles Heidsieck
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.