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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2006 Blanc des Millenaires is a rich, punchy Champagne that captures all of the radiant intensity of this warm year. Apricot, lemon confit and tropical accents bring out the more extroverted side of Chardonnay. Warm, toasty brioche notes add to its considerable appeal. This is a terrific showing. Best of all, the 2006 will drink well right out of the gate. 11/2020

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Richard Juhlin

Richard Juhlin

A slightly weaker aroma and more knotted initially than we are used to from this wonderful prestige champange. With time in the glass, the whole beautifully slim spectrum came with vanilla, sweet citrus, roasted almonds and coffee. The taste is a dream of velvety elegance and sophisticated composition. Incredibly easy to identify champagne from year to year. Very mature nose lately. 04/2024

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Recently disgorged with seven grams per liter dosage, the 2006 Brut Blanc de Blancs Blanc des Millénaires is expressive and charming, in keeping with the sunny, demonstrative style of the vintage. Offering up aromas of toasted brioche, honeycomb, yellow apples and preserved citrus, it's full-bodied, fleshy and textural, with a rich core of fruit, ripe acids and an attractive pinpoint mousse. It's already drinking well, and I'd be inclined to approach it sooner than the more tightly wound 2004 rendition. 09/2020

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Rippling with ripe stone-fruit and citrus aromas, plus notes of buttered toast and chalk, this is both powerful and mouthwatering, with enough structure to carry its imposing stature. The lemony finish is at once creamy and saline. A Blanc de Blancs from 5 top Crus in the Côte des Blancs. Drink now. 07/2022