Description
“When I think of finesse in Champagne, Vilmart is one of the first names that comes to mind. Proprietor Laurent Champs has the magic touch in crafting exquisite wines that can stand with the very best….. The Vilmart style can be defined as timeless and classic. All of the Vilmart Champagnes are aged in oak, but with blocked malos, an approach that yields Chardonnays and Pinots of nearly incomparable finesse. Readers who haven’t discovered Vilmart yet owe it to themselves to do so.” Antonio Galloni
“Vilmart is among my favourite houses that have mastered the difficult challenge of delivering an elegant and full-flavored Champagne with finesse. If you don’t know the house, do yourself a favour and give one of the cuvées a try, you’ll thank me for the suggestion.” Burghound
Champagne Vilmart is a Champagne house and esteemed grower who champions fine Pinot noir dominant champagnes situated in the small village of Rilly la Montagne in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. It was founded in 1890 by Desiré Vilmart and has passed down the family since.
Blending composed of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay classified Premier Cru and from vines in Rilly-laMontagne. Harvested by hand 2021. Reserve wine from 2019/2020. Aged 10 months in large oak. Dosage 8g/l. Disgorged July 2023.
Winery tasting notes: “The pale colour with traces of silver announce a majority of Pinot Noir with an excellent maturity. It’s followed by a delicate effervescence. The fine bubbles, delicate and persistent, will enhace the vivacity and its elegance to the surface. The first impression on the nose, is marked by a great intensity. It will open up on a rich bouquet of pastries, with notes of frangipane and honeysuckle, with attractive aromas of pepper mint flagrance. After the opening, you are able to feel notes of pear and peach syrup, developing the intensity of this champagne. On the palate, you can feel a fresh and a sharp attack of candied fruits. It reveals a beautiful balance between the richness and the tension with a complex structure. The bitterness of the citrus fruits is perfectly integrated with further flavours of pastries which remain present throughout the long, fine finish.”
92 points, Jeb Dunnuck ““The NV Champagne 1er Cru Grande Reserve Brut is 70% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay based on the 2021 vintage. Revealing a bright yellow hue, it’s a lovely entry to this range with aromas of orange custard, shortbread, strawberries, and fresh flowers. Medium-bodied, it fills the palate and has a rich, silky texture, a clean, citrus-noted finish, and a refined mousse that frames it beautifully.”
RRP $144 OurPrice $109.99
(Want more than 6? Click here for Special Price)
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.