(Charles Heidsieck Champagne Blanc des Millénaires) Straw yellow in color. Aromas of banana, Nilla wafer, yeast, marmalade, quince, honeysuckle, and mint. The palate is fully evolved, complex, layered, and creamy, with notes of golden raisins, toast, and yeast; the finish is long. The Shifting Landscape of Champagne
By Catherine Fallis, MS, CWP
(Charles Heidsieck Champagne Blanc des Millénaires) Straw yellow in color. Aromas of banana, Nilla wafer, yeast, marmalade, quince, honeysuckle, and mint. The palate is fully evolved, complex, layered, and creamy, with notes of golden raisins, toast, and yeast; the finish is long. The Shifting Landscape of ChampagneJuly 2008, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)