The 1999 Charles Heidsieck Rosé Brut Millésime is absolutely stunning, offering up a deep, complex and exuberant interpretation of this ripe vintage. The wine contains seven percent still pinot noir in its blend, which gives its wine its delicate coral salmon color. The stellar bouquet soars from the glass in a refined and compelling blend of cherries, a touch of blood orange, rye bread, marvelously complex, salty soil tones, woodsmoke, orange blossoms, a touch of summer truffle and a myriad of discreet spice tones in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and very complex, with a superb core of fruit, lovely focus and structure, elegant mousse, vibrant acids and outstanding length and grip on the mature and vivid finish. Great juice. 2014-2025+. 94+

Rich and toasty in aroma, this seamless rosé is aging gracefully, offering a silky mousse and vibrant acidity that structures the grilled hazelnut, fleur de sel, raspberry coulis, spiced plum and spun honey flavors. A delicious Champagne. Drink now through 2024. 100 cases imported. –AN

A transparent beauty from 1999, this rosé hums with red fruit. It layers red spices with wild mushroom scents, green fig and floral strawberries, maintaining clarity and freshness through its fine bubbles. The flavors are generous and bold, while held with tight-fisted discretion. Pour this with roast arctic char and hen-of-the-woods mushrooms.

A lightly fruited nose that is high-toned, pure, understated and very fresh dissolves into stylish and delicate flavors that possess excellent detail and plenty of depth yet it's through focus and delineation rather than power that it achieves its wonderful sense of character. This is really quite fine and while the '99 is hardly a great vintage in Champagne, I quite like this example. Recommended for a rosé that could be drunk now or aged for another 5 years or so.