2012 vintage. Full-bodied with chalk, stewed apple, cherry, honeycomb, poached pear, yellow flowers. Long finish and vinous. Storm is starting to roll in, wishing a good-bye and good riddance to 2021!
2012 vintage. Full-bodied with chalk, stewed apple, cherry, honeycomb, poached pear, yellow flowers. Long finish and vinous. Storm is starting to roll in, wishing a good-bye and good riddance to 2021!
Jan 1st, 2022
This came from a special release called La Collection Crayeres Mis En Caves, where Charles Heidsieck released old non vintage champagnes dating back to 1990 and all the way through 2001, alongside a somewhat late disgorged release of their 2000 vintage (this bottle). I opened a bottle of the 2001 MEC (which is a base vintage of 2000) a few weeks ago and it was corked. Thankfully I got a spectacular experience with this 2000!
I was able to enjoy this next to a ‘96 Krug, 15 Henri Giraud and a few other great champagnes. Richly colored in the glass, almost gold like. Distinct aromatics of pencil shavings/sawmill dust, toffee, espresso, and lemon scone. Lots of depth and richness on the palate as expected, but it’s amazingly fresh. Nougat, more lemon pastry notes and plenty of creamy mousse at the finish. In fact, there were a lot of similarities to the ‘96 Krug, but less ginger and slightly less finesse driven. Absolutely delightful!
This came from a special release called La Collection Crayeres Mis En Caves, where Charles Heidsieck released old non vintage champagnes dating back to 1990 and all the way through 2001, alongside a somewhat late disgorged release of their 2000 vintage (this bottle). I opened a bottle of the 2001 MEC (which is a base vintage of 2000) a few weeks ago and it was corked. Thankfully I got a spectacular experience with this 2000!
I was able to enjoy this next to a ‘96 Krug, 15 Henri Giraud and a few other great champagnes. Richly colored in the glass, almost gold like. Distinct aromatics of pencil shavings/sawmill dust, toffee, espresso, and lemon scone. Lots of depth and richness on the palate as expected, but it’s amazingly fresh. Nougat, more lemon pastry notes and plenty of creamy mousse at the finish. In fact, there were a lot of similarities to the ‘96 Krug, but less ginger and slightly less finesse driven. Absolutely delightful!
Oct 30th, 2021
Magnum. Perfect combo of the youthful, lemon peel and yellow pear notes with those layers of nougaty deliciousness that come with age!
Magnum. Perfect combo of the youthful, lemon peel and yellow pear notes with those layers of nougaty deliciousness that come with age!
May 25th, 2016
Lovely brioche and baked apple with fabulous silky texture. Pinpoint bubbles and exceptional long finish. A gorgeous example of a moderately rich and well-balanced style of Champagne
Lovely brioche and baked apple with fabulous silky texture. Pinpoint bubbles and exceptional long finish. A gorgeous example of a moderately rich and well-balanced style of Champagne
Apr 15th, 2016
From a warm and complete vintage. Brilliant gold color w rich brioche honeysuckle w rich bruleé & custard. Palate still vibrant w bright red apple and terrific mid palate tannin and acid. Would like to see in magnin
From a warm and complete vintage. Brilliant gold color w rich brioche honeysuckle w rich bruleé & custard. Palate still vibrant w bright red apple and terrific mid palate tannin and acid. Would like to see in magnin
Feb 4th, 2016
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
