1996 Charles Heidsieck - Blanc des Millenaires 'La Collection Crayeres' Domaine Christophe Violot-Guillemard 86-hectare Grand Cru straddling the

86-hectare Grand Cru straddling the communal boundary between Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet

They have risen far above most of their peers and have shown a keen ability to understand their site and the versatility of their cherished Nebbiolo grape

a hint of plums

Belle Hélène in the finest vintages represents one of the most compelling single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie expressions currently available

1996 Charles Heidsieck - Blanc des Millenaires 'La Collection Crayeres' Domaine Christophe Violot-Guillemard 86-hectare Grand Cru straddling theColour : Sparkling Producer : Charles Heidsieck Label Name : Blanc des Millenaires 'La Collection Crayeres' Country : France Region : Champagne Variety : Chardonnay Vintage : 1996 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Tasting Note : At first sight, the nose is lively and fresh. It opens with fragrances of ripe fruit, citrus and kiwi. It then becomes more complex, with notes of brioche, puff pastry, dried dates and dried apricots. The attack on the palate