Charles Heidsieck : Vintage 2000

One of the last champagnes that cultivate the English taste, with notes of lemon candy and mature butter, nougat and vanilla; creamy on the attack, elegant, balanced and mature; a sensual wine, perfect for a tête-à-tête.

A rich note of smoke heralds this toasty version, with truffle and roasted hazelnut aromatics accenting layered flavors of creamed apple, crystallized honey, lemon curd and crème de cassis. Vibrant, with a lovely, lacy texture and racy acidity that persists on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2028. 300 cases imported.

The 2000 Brut is another supple Champagne from Charles Heidsieck. Medium in body, the wine reveals clean aromas and flavors, with lingering notes of sweet apricot, mango, and smoke on the finish. This is Lot 080301 12295, disgorged in 2008.

A beautiful bright golden color, an expansive nose of toast, hazelnuts, and candied fruit, generous and flavorful palate, remarkable balance, and a long, lively finish.

Only wines from the vintage, playing on the balance between Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. 6 to 7 years in the cellar. 12 g. Only grands crus, sometimes a small touch of Vertus, Oger, Mesnil, Avize, Chouilly. Straw-wheat robe. Intense nose, brioche-like, complex, generous. Palate with a broad, generous attack, broad, generous mid-palate, toasted notes, long finish, very mirabelle. This 2000 has incredible vitality, with freshness.