N.V. Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Grand Cellier Brut |
| Vintage | N.V. |  | |
| Type | White - Sparkling | ||
| Producer | Vilmart & Cie (web) | ||
| Variety | Champagne Blend | ||
| Designation | Grand Cellier Brut | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | France | ||
| Region | Champagne | ||
| SubRegion | n/a | ||
| Appellation | Champagne Premier Cru | ||
| UPC Code(s) | 3468970120000, 400000651101, 4000123415824, 7070358049801, 7070358107372, 721230121005, 840641121005 |
| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2016 and 2022 (based on 109 user opinions) | |
| Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Vilmart Brut Grand Cellier on the Wine Market Journal. |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average and median of 91 pts. in 1036 notes) | |
| Tasted by jmoore431 on 4/14/2024 & rated 94 points: Full straw/yellow with vigorous fine beading; clean style with white orchard fruit with a nice lemon creme overlay; very complex and well-integrated; excellent vinosity and length. Super showing! Disgorged 5/14 (1298 views) | |
| Tasted by Rieslingfan on 4/14/2024: From a bottle disgorged way back in November 2018, this was spectacular from the very first sip. Still vibrant, fresh and longer than a Phish concert. I thought I had grabbed a 2020 disgorgement, and got a little shock when I saw the back label. Laura and I like our NVs to get time time in the cellar, and this was a very happy result. (1709 views) | |
| Tasted by Theodore S Butts on 4/13/2024: Paired with Halibut and sous vide potatoes - disgorged Feb. 2023 - underripe strawberry, apple nose - zinging acidity, feels a bit unbalanced at 45min open. However this definitely improves after capping and sticking overnight in the fridge. - love this and knew it was still finding its stride with such recent disgorgement. (1429 views) | |
| Tasted by galewskj on 2/28/2024 & rated 92 points: Any Rhone (A Side Public House): Drank a small glass over 45 minutes. Crispy with brisk minerality, pear and a touch of yeast. Another great bottle! (3021 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 2/25/2024 & rated 92 points: Monthly Tasting Group: All the Rhones (A - Side Public House, St. Paul, MN): Light gold color. Small glass over 20 minutes. Crisp green apples, toasted, burnt sugar, florals, pear, cherry, tart. Very good 92+ to 93pts. (2738 views) | |
| Tasted by Eric on 1/27/2024: This bottle was disgorged in 2014 and cellared since 2015. 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. This was as good a bottle of Vilmart NV as I have ever opened. Fabulously complex, funk, cherries and yeasty bread on the nose. Palate of silk, fine bead, white chocolate. Just smooth and delicious, lots of vigor still but really getting polished. (3749 views) | |
| Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 1/27/2024 & rated 93 points: Disgorgement 2019. Day 1: Lemon, chalk, rose petals, minerals, lime, sour apple and dough. Medium plus finish and nice acidity. Outstanding effort. Day 2: Excellent featuring lemon, pie crust, orange peel, lime, sour apples, rose petals, spice and chalk. Medium plus finish and nice acidity. A real super experience. 93+ points Recommendation: Easy buy. (3268 views) | |
| Tasted by JLCFan on 1/13/2024 & rated 93 points: Quince, toast and bruised apple. Quite rich, but still sinewy. Finishes saline. Very fine. (3540 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 1/9/2024: This, the 2023 disgorgement, shockingly delicious and right up front. Even better than its vintage cousins. (3866 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 1/7/2024: April 2022 disgorgement, the same as the bottle from last month that was not well-liked by some when I blinded it. I didn't have any issue with that bottle and neither with this one. Opened yesterday, finishing the small remainder tonight. This has a plumpness to it, of sliced apple with some pastry crust. The fruit here is less complex than some other disgorgements, again more opulent in tone with orange cream, lime, and ginger. Good bottle for drinking now, don't see any benefit in aging this disgorgement. (4039 views) | |
| Tasted by platpeeps on 1/5/2024 & rated 93 points: Disgorged Feb 2017 ; abv 12.5% Minerally and saline, this had apple fruit seasoned with a little honey and a drizzle of melted butter. A twist of sour fruit cut through the sweetness to result in a Champagne that was racy and silky, refined and elegant. In a word, delicious. CHP 93 pts (3124 views) | |
| Tasted by Bjweiss on 1/4/2024 & rated 93 points: Outstanding. Does everything I want in a great champagne. Layers of flavor and complexity. Mineral terroir notes. Barrel aging spice. And fresh high acid orchard fruit. Long finish. Can’t ask for more. Great QPR too. (3259 views) | |
| Tasted by EyeDoc on 12/25/2023 & rated 92 points: I believe this must have been purchased in 2016 (one of those bottles I somehow missed cataloging.) So it has a bit of cellar age on it. This was very fresh and lively - great mousse. More the style that I prefer - brioche, light citrus. Tremendous with King Crab and Butter. I can drink this every time and be very happy (unfortunately my only bottle so time to buy more). (2952 views) | |
| Tasted by Deadhead on 12/24/2023 & rated 94 points: May 2014 disgorgement. Amazing!! (2761 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 12/19/2023: Blind Champagne Tasting--Bring A Bottle That Represents Value: Didn't write down the disgorge on this one. Think 2022. The table seemed disappointed with the wine, with one person suggesting the texture had an oily quality to it? I dunno, I didn't mind the bottle but it certainly didn't wow the table, and it was surprising too when the bag was pulled off. Tangerine, apple and anise seed. Would have been helpful for a retaste tonight but I didn't bring the bottle home. (3780 views) | |
| Tasted by WetRock on 12/18/2023: Served blind. Funky nose showing apple and oak. Oily and heavy with the acid not providing lift. Chalky and tart late. A real struggle from a producer we all love. This is one we should have made a point to try later on. Disg 04/22 (3207 views) | |
| Tasted by bjlcrucrazy on 12/16/2023 & rated 92 points: Opened with the Eckler's following a bottle of Vilmart Emotion Rose. this was disgorged in 2011 meaning 12 years on the cork. very beautiful. Champagne !!! no sign of decline! (3034 views) | |
| Tasted by philmtl on 12/14/2023: Ludwig`s 55th (Le Ptit Garde-Manger, Thoiry, France): Forgot to take a pick of the back label but I think this was 70% Chard, 30% PN, Disgorged Feb 2022. Beautiful. Clean nose with lots of minerality and the citrus and berries jumping out behind the stones. Balanced mouthfeel with some pastry peeking through behind the fruit. Lots left in the tank. Drink with lots of enjoyment or hold for more. Beautiful champagne. (3068 views) | |
| Tasted by Dulcie and Aylwin on 12/12/2023: Fruity with notes of apples. Couldn't really form an opinion on this: it's very nice (of course) but the price? (3136 views) | |
| Tasted by galewskj on 12/11/2023 & rated 92 points: Annual holiday get-together (St. Genevieve): Toast, lemon and acid, none of which dominates. The pear flavor stands out. Well balanced. (3292 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 12/10/2023 & rated 92 points: Annual Tasting Group Holiday Party (St. Genevieve, Mpls, MN): Had a small pour at the holiday party reception. Excellent as always, taut, balanced, energetic, nice orchard fruit. Brad declared it COTN, so that's pretty good praise. 92+pts. (2740 views) | |
| Tasted by Bellissimo on 12/10/2023: Brought to a large gathering, shared with friends over dinner and conversation. Forgot my notes at the venue :( Everything was just so balanced! Pear, yellow apple, white flowers, toast, lemon. Lots going on with steady mousse. (3001 views) | |
| Tasted by asparagus on 11/24/2023 & rated 89 points: 2015 base. the dosage was very apparent and detracted from the other elements. stil enjoyable and a good wine, regardless (3162 views) | |
| Tasted by EhrlichDY on 11/23/2023: A touch more vinous and sweet than the coer de cuvee. Ripe red apple and bread notes. With four drinkers the bottle didn't last long. Great cuvee and qpr. (2837 views) | |
| Tasted by aquacongas on 10/31/2023 & rated 91 points: Not blind , at the winery The base 2019 is really convincing. Lush, balanced, refreshing acidity. Makes fun to drink. 91-92 (4241 views) | |
| Tasted by Burgundy Al on 10/28/2023 & rated 89 points: La Fête du Champagne Grand Tasting (Pier Sixty - New York NY): Walkaround tasting with the producers. 2019 base. Balanced with a charming, bright finish. very tasty now. (2207 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 10/26/2023 & rated 92 points: So delicious. No formal TN, this is refreshing, lovely, bright, complex, and delicious. (3327 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 10/24/2023: You can smell the wood, but in a very good way. An East facing vineyeard and a single vineyard. And yes, it is matured in wood. All the wines from Vilmart are 10 months in oak and always blocked malo lactic in a cellar that doesn't go above 11 and a little bit of sulfur to protect as well. Founder here and then barrique for the vintage wines. The barrels are all from Alsace. 2014 some of teh barrels were replaced. This one is over 30 months on the lees in barrel, and then aged under the cork as well for over a year. The ideal is apparently three years after the disgorgements. Rather 3 - 5 years aging on the cork is the best for this bottling. Entirely done in oak Gabe adds emphasis. Provides back bone for where the flavor sit. Blocked malo is more about structure than about flavor. (3761 views) | |
| Tasted by biggie on 10/18/2023 & rated 95 points: Leaf Day - purchased in 2012 and cellared till now. Lemon in colour with precise and continuous stream of tiny bubbles. Nose and palate are complex with brioche, citrus, white flowers and just a touch of earthiness all combined and intertwined. Initially served too cold but as it warmed the flavours and aromas came out in spades. This is still youthful but right on the plateau of maturity. An amazing wine. (3366 views) | |
| Tasted by jnewman77 on 10/5/2023: A lovely and classic wine that is always enjoyable (3781 views) | |
| Tasted by nobluda on 10/2/2023 & rated 93 points: Clearly tasted chardonnay-forward. (Chardonnay 70% Pinot noir 30%). 진정한 샴페인 클레식. 모범생 같은 샴페인. 우하함과 섬세함, 모난 곳 없는 팔렛. 신선한 사과향이 특히 맘에 듬. 점점 오르는 가격이 원망스러울 뿐. (3510 views) | |
| Tasted by Asmiller on 9/23/2023 & rated 94 points: Very fresh. Really enjoyed this before and with sushi. (3125 views) | |
| Tasted by jviz on 9/17/2023 & rated 92 points: Delicious bottle, more recent disgorgement and somewhat right down the fairway, but really quite fine. Tiny mousse, perfectly balanced dosage for my palate. Vilmart always nails it. (3756 views) | |
| Tasted by RED AND BLACK on 9/16/2023 & rated 92 points: This was a 2013 disgorgement. I really liked this champagne. Going strong and bold, and a top level for NV wines (3055 views) | |
| Tasted by markjanes on 9/11/2023 & rated 88 points: QN: from magnum, need to get disgorgement info, was better than the last time i wrote a note on this wine... deeply colored, rich and autolytic, creamy, nice focus... very good champagne in a great format. (3527 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 8/18/2023 & rated 92 points: Crushed this bottle at the end of a long workweek. DG 12/2018. I see this cuvee as my house Champagne, I adore it and think of it as an incredible value in the world of Champagne. Rich flavors of apple, kiwi and lemon, with notes of vanilla bean, warm bread crust, and an incisive chalkiness. Great acidity to bring freshness to all this richness...with a long and chalk-laden finish that begs for another sip. (3513 views) | |
| Tasted by asparagus on 8/17/2023 & rated 92 points: Very good. Lost out (very) slightly to the Roger Coulon L'Hommee. Fine, persistent bubbles. (3332 views) | |
| Tasted by chicsucre on 8/11/2023: Palm lemon, platinum / beige gold rim Unmistaken smell of the sea, honey, pear On the palate, gala apple and pear Light soft chalky 70% Chardonnay -30% Pinot Vieillissement 10 mois en foudre de chêne Sans fermentation malo-laclique Disgorgement Novembre 2019 (3240 views) | |
| Tasted by Elvis1969 on 8/10/2023 & rated 91 points: Disgorged in 2017. (3315 views) | |
| Tasted by hooods on 8/4/2023 & rated 91 points: Disgorged april 2022. Great champagne. The nose is rather discreet but in the mouth it's powerfull stuff. Great balance with a sharp, but pleasant acidity. Likely due to no malo. Lingers a long time in the mouth. The aging potential is high and it should benefit highly from cellering at least 5-10 years. (3331 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 7/7/2023 & rated 92 points: Perennial favorite. Perhaps my winner in the "deliciousness per dollar" category. This bottle was DG 12/2018. Enjoyed at the end of a long week. Goes down fast and easy, with lip-smacking citrus and apple fruit, hint of breadiness and creme brulee, perhaps pickled ginger and sage on the crisp and fun finish. Drink and enjoy. (3457 views) | |
| Tasted by wiscgrad on 7/4/2023 & rated 92 points: disgorged 3/2020, bright with piercing acidity. citrus fruit and a creamy mousse (3545 views) | |
| Tasted by Mondarin on 6/24/2023 & rated 91 points: 30 yr old vines. Disgorged Nov 2018. Medium bodied, No Malo. 70 chard, 30 pinot noir. base wine fermented and aged 10 mo. aged in oak foudre. Found this a bit sweet, no overt autolytic characters, but smooth, soft, good bubbles, good acidity and length . baked and fresh ripe apples. interesting that we left 20% of bottle for next day and it was completely flat. Classy and mature, but not extra special. (3282 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 6/24/2023: March 2021 disgorgement. The usual 70% / Chard 30% Pinot Noir with around 8 grams of dosage. Opened this yesterday and the 4 of us finished most of it but retained enough for one final glass tonight. Of note, this is the 3rd bottle of this disgorgement and I find this assemblage to be consistently citrusy and savory, which I like. It has an edge to it. From last night, it showed a core of green apple (not yellow as I often get with Vilmart), with plenty of lemon and even an inclusion of grapefruit. Was kinda hard not to finish the bottle, as I continue to really dig this iteration of GC. Tonight, doing the wine prior to dinner so I can get a focused appraisal of it. Pretty similar, but the emergence now of the passion fruit and tangerine that I found in the previous bottle, both features have an intense energy behind them. Overall, this disgorgement runs on a beam of acid that is delicious. I've got one bottle left, and while this is around at $57US, it's time to go get another 4 more. Hard to beat Vilmart Grand Cellier when it's on, such a joyful value. (3815 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 6/24/2023 & rated 92 points: Transported to csnyder612’s and enjoyed at the lake. Lovely as always. (3566 views) | |
| Tasted by chefdilletante on 6/18/2023: Disgorgement December 2020. From magnum. Really elegant; symmetric with good acidity. Long saline and chalk finish. Delicious. (541 views) | |
| Tasted by MC2 Wines on 6/8/2023: Wine Workshop: Chateau Margaux (Gabriel Kreuther): A lovely champagne with a bit more of the nutty and brioche and all of that. It’s slightly heavier in style. Drinks relatively well and certainly a good starter for an evening. (4122 views) | |
| Tasted by Tavastgatan on 6/7/2023: Yeah, Vilmart is a very good address. (3620 views) | |
| Tasted by Sean McGrath on 5/31/2023: Not sure what happened. Did I have the other Vilmart in the last note, or something else? This one was very dry, tart, not brioche at all. In the end we turned it into a kir Royale, as it was too much otherwise. (3514 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 5/31/2023: From the recent batch, drinks similar with the previous bottle so there is consistency here. March 2021 disgorgement, 70% Chard / 20% Pinot Noir. Tasted over two days. On Day 1, served blind with the 2014 Coeur de Cuvee for contrast. On Day 1, there is passion fruit and tangerine here, along with a fair amount of stuffing and pretty good concentration. Keep in mind that this is $57 US (well, where I get it, but maybe not the price where someone else might try and buy it). An herbal note with bright, lemony acid. Finished the wine on Day 2, and alongside the remnants of the 2014 Coeur de Cuvee. That wine remained tight, while the NV Grand Cellier picked up some roundness and became more full. The balance on the Grand Cellier is better, adding yellow apple and lime zest that adds a little prickly energy to the finish. The dosage of 7-8 grams seems to be gobbled up by the wine and I really like this disgorgement overall. (3847 views) | |
| Tasted by gsiokis on 5/25/2023 & rated 92 points: Consistent with previous note....possibly a touch better? Nicole's B-day dinner with family at Drift. November 2017 disgorgement. (3476 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 5/13/2023 & rated 93 points: Drank alongside the NV Grand reserve. This one is 70/30 Chardonnay/PN, and a personal fave of mine. (3538 views) | |
| Tasted by NickA on 5/6/2023 & rated 91 points: Pretty, fumy nose, with a playful, lifted feel. Bright fruit on the palate, with precise acidity married to a creamy mouthfeel, and finally a mouthwatering finish. Unobtrusive dosage. We hadn't intended to order a second bottle, but it was impossible not to. (4028 views) | |
| Tasted by Jd6725 on 4/29/2023 & rated 92 points: Another quality Vilmart. Much better than the grand reserve but not nearly as good as the vintage GCdO. Balanced but could use some more complexity. (3231 views) | |
| Tasted by atbarbar on 4/29/2023 & rated 91 points: I guess that I am not being consistent in my notes on this wine. This bottle is a magnum disgorged in 2018. Very bright nose of lemon, then yeast. Then pronounced flint. Stones smell. As it opens up flowers. On the palate the usual Vilmart combination of bright acidity and sugar keeps this interesting. Very pleasant. My understanding is that this wine is evolving, developing more minerality. The fact that we are having this from a magnum also probably affects the nice showing. (3701 views) | |
| Tasted by philmtl on 4/26/2023: 70% Chard, 30% PN, Disgorged Feb-2022 (02-22-BT) Way too young. It's got all the stuffing of a good Grand Cellier but it's off-balance right now with citrus and crunchy red apple acidity. The core is dense but it's not layered yet... it's all wound up. Wait. Hold. (3610 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 4/19/2023: March 2021 disgorgement. This is a much brisker and lemon-driven version of GC, moreso than I can recall going back at least 5 years of disgorgements. I opened this yesterday and we drank through about half the bottle. When I poured the first glass, I smelled the wine and tasted it and it was Chablis-like to me, with a sea breeze aroma and a lemony imprint. Huh. I would not attribute this kind of signature to Grand Cellier. Retasting again today, this is just a more lemon-driven version of the cuvee. Yeah, there is the typical green apple and tangerine, and these are infused through the wine, giving it some opulence but there is that beam of lemony imprint that makes this disgorgement unique to me. I bought a trio from this disgorgement and will probably let the other two get staged for drinking over the next 3-4 years, to enjoy the way this disgorgement is built. (4151 views) | |
| Tasted by EC_Leigh30 on 4/12/2023: Easter (3607 views) | |
| Tasted by chicsucre on 4/11/2023 & rated 91 points: Had it off the list at 解香楼 in Hangzhou, reasonably priced (CNY 800) Disgorged 2018/7/2, somm said storage is at 16C so had to chill it down, offered free pours of grande reserve which is their by the glass champagne :) 70/30 chard/PN Light yellow gold - lemon Quite enjoyable but did not feel the sea shell as much as the ones I had before, more on orange biscuit and apple side Slight chalk Med finish Good pairing for fusion Hangzhou cuisine, but maybe bdb is better for the lighter dishes (3405 views) | |
| Tasted by AJCowen on 4/8/2023 & rated 84 points: Mediocre. Overextracted sugar. No subtlety. Tasted like an underipe granny smith apple. Bought one bottle of NV. Notcsure I’d look for vintage atvthis pount. (519 views) | |
| Tasted by csimm on 4/7/2023 & rated 93 points: A few days in Napa with fellow CT'r Cristal2000: 70/30 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir. Disgorged January 2020. LGC01-20-BT. 12.5%ABV. Brut. Bright and airy, with beautiful lemon and chalk notes caressing and invigorating the palate. The acid and effervescence play hopscotch with each other to elevate the core fruit and enliven the execution from beginning to end. Notable balance here. Drinks like a full BdB, with the lemon and bright citrus on the forefront, with quince and yellow pear bringing up the rear. Good stuff! $55-60 is a killer price point here. (5413 views) | |
| Tasted by Boudica on 3/17/2023 & rated 93 points: Disgorged Dec 2018, 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Mid straw, clear, fine persistent bead. Clean, moderately pronounced nose of lemon curd, white stone fruit. Racy, lean acidity, lime juice, Grannie Smith apple, creamy lemon curd, white peach, marzipan and salty minerality. As it opens in the glass, more biscuity, autolytic notes and vanilla come to the fore. Very long persistence, moderate intensity, very well balanced. Truly delicious Champagne. (3460 views) | |
| Tasted by Benoit Hardy on 3/17/2023 & rated 91 points: Dsg 04/2022 80% Chardonnay 20% Pinot Noir Lively nose of citrus, chalk and a herbaceous trait. Mouth on the same register, with a bubble already calmed down despite the recent disgorgement. On the other hand, it remains straight and energetic, with aromas of yeast and oyster shells. The sea spray is then enveloped by a vinous touch. Intense and balanced juice, with a nice finish with herbal touches. Very good (3359 views) | |
| Tasted by OnWisconsin on 3/16/2023 & rated 92 points: Bruised apple, preserved lemon, elegant oxidization, and chalk. Medium plus acid with a long lemon-dominated finish. A balanced Champagne that successfully walks the tightrope between texture/oxidizatiom and finess. (3131 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 3/11/2023 & rated 93 points: Candie's Big 4-0 (Spoon & Stable, Mpls, MN): Light gold color. Drank a glass from magnum over 30 minutes. Showing very well, maybe a little mag boost. Pear, lime, apple skin, fresh bread, yeasty, broad and deep, fresh, delicious. 92+ to 93pts. (3801 views) | |
| Tasted by WineBurrowingWombat on 3/7/2023 & rated 93 points: Testing (or tasting) out a couple of '20s (Napa): Aromas of soft toast with yellow fruits, gentle yeasty notes and river pebbles. Flavors are similar to the nose of deep yellow fruits with a gentle blend of yeasty notes and some gentle hay. A bit of sweetness but balanced by the yeast notes. A touch of acidity that helps keep the sweetness dialed back. (1330 views) | |
| Tasted by nicholasagonzales on 3/5/2023 & rated 92 points: Really enjoyed this champagne. An excellent pairing for cheese and caviar. Really good fruit on the nose and the bubbles are tight. (3335 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 3/4/2023 & rated 92 points: Love this wine. DG June 2016. Had it on the porch, facing the beach. Even bad wine would taste good with this view. This wine was GREAT. Lemons, confectioned sugar, vanilla, green apples, and sea salt. Forever finish, what a value. Drink this DG through 2028+. (3108 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 2/17/2023 & rated 92 points: After a nice and productive week, enjoyed this Champagne. Lovely and a long-time favorite, just gorgeous. No formal TN. (3172 views) | |
| Tasted by KAT9 on 2/16/2023 & rated 92 points: This Vilmart is always nice. There is a salinity to it which I like. Good acidity, toastiness. Very enjoyable drinking by itself. (3440 views) | |
| Tasted by devraj on 2/15/2023 & rated 92 points: Lovely aromas of yellow citrus zest, florals/herbs, chalk that gives way to a linear, crunchy and precise palate that shows a good interplay of the creamy citrus and very good acidity. Very good and reliable house style. (3143 views) | |
| Tasted by Outplaying on 2/9/2023: Same bottle as Bob. I liked this a lot, too. Fine bubbles, lots of energy and brightness, and fairly complex. I've liked what I have tried from Vilmart and will be looking for more. (3335 views) | |
| Tasted by Bob H on 2/8/2023: Oh, very nice! December 2019 disgorgement, 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir - I like this quite a bit. (3363 views) | |
| Tasted by mcktuck on 2/3/2023 & rated 93 points: Dec. 18 disgorgement. Nose leads with some apples/pears/orchard fruits, followed by some cinnamon/baking spice and yeasty toast. Very precise on the palate with some vibrant acidity. Long finish. One of my favorite NV offerings out there, and this '18 disgorgement is still going strong. (3218 views) | |
| Tasted by Vargasjavi on 1/23/2023 & rated 92 points: Green apple with sone nutty and a bit of toast taste to it. Solid balance. (3633 views) | |
| Tasted by silton on 1/22/2023 & rated 91 points: Elegant lemon chiffon complementing tart apple and pear. Delicate yet energetic. With slow baked King salmon with shallots, herbs, orange, and saffron. Recently acquired / Jan 2020 disgorgement. (3339 views) | |
| Tasted by chicsucre on 1/16/2023: Disgorgement February 2022 70 Chardonnay 30 Pinot noir Pale lemon with platinum color My impression of Grand Cellier has always been “smells like the sea” and this year gives the same vibe but on the nose has more apple pear On the palate even more, and with some sweet spices Nice soft chalk Med++ finish (3526 views) | |
| Tasted by NickA on 12/31/2022 & rated 90 points: Magnum, cellared for just over a year. With hindsight, another couple of years would have been sensible, as the wine wasn't yet in balance - energetic and elegant, yes, but also dominated by overly sharp green apple. Made for a nice midnight pick-me-up, but I had hoped for more. (3712 views) | |
| Tasted by Sean McGrath on 12/31/2022 & rated 92 points: Very pleasant. Strong apple aroma, fresh and lively with just enough sweetness (brut). Had with a variety of lighter hors d'oeuvres, and it was perfect. (2879 views) | |
| Tasted by platpeeps on 12/26/2022 & rated 91 points: A full-bodied rich Champagne that had flavours of peach, butter, cream and yeast. Beautifully crafted with a lovely persistent finish. CHP 91 pts (3134 views) | |
| Tasted by Pearcebarr on 12/26/2022 & rated 92 points: Fantastic acidity that covers the entire palate. Citrus, strawberry, a touch of cream, and melon. Fruit flavor started to dip off at about the 4 hour mark. (2978 views) | |
| Tasted by Collector1855 on 12/22/2022 & rated 93 points: Domaine visit. Base 2018, 30% PN, the rest Chard. No malo, citrus, herb, spices. Generous, yet fresh. Medium complexity. (3711 views) | |
| Tasted by Madera16 on 12/11/2022: Clean, pale, on the light and fresh end of the spectrum, like a Paul Bara. Good acidity too, though I just don’t get enough concentration on the palate to make this stand out. (3327 views) | |
| Tasted by Sean Tay on 11/27/2022 & rated 93 points: Medium+ nose intensity with lemon, grapefruit, yeast, toast. High acidity and long finish. (3768 views) | |
| Tasted by kitkat4 on 11/25/2022 & rated 91 points: 2019 disgorgement. Apertif style champagne with lovely citrus notes, nicely balanced acidity, and mineral notes. (3296 views) | |
| Tasted by RED AND BLACK on 11/18/2022 & rated 92 points: Disgorged Oct 2018. This was really good. So sharp. Vinous. Great NV for its QPR (3332 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 11/11/2022 & rated 92 points: Sthlm Food & Wine Champagne-tastings (Älvsjömässan, Stockholm): (Disgorged in January 2022, base year 2019 with reserves from 2018 and 2017, 30% Pinot Noir and 70% Chardonnay, dosage 6 gr/L) Fruitful with a pleasant spiciness and intense palate showing yellow apples. This is always drinking very well and rewards extra cellaring as well! (3002 views) | |
| Tasted by Xavier94 on 11/8/2022 & rated 92 points: This was from a June 2014 digorgement- very nice, resolved development going on here with bits of honey and yellow and green orchard fruits. There is good underlining acidity here that I tend to find on this wine but now the midpalate shows more complexity and roundness with lessy/toasty layers. Really nice now and approaching 93 points for me (92-93). I think there is upside potential on this particular bottle as there is secondary but no tertiary development. You have to love the roundness mixed with the purity of Chardonnay being dominate. Good compromise in styles, here. (4005 views) | |
| Tasted by jmoore431 on 11/7/2022 & rated 93 points: Brought this to a tasting including Xavier94 (see his note). I love all the classic features of Grand Cellier, purity yet layered with complexity; relaxed, soft and creamy yet has great minerality and adequate oomph and persistence. Top value in Champagne. (3871 views) | |
| Tasted by blackbrownbeige on 10/16/2022 & rated 90 points: Definitely in the apéritif category; a citrus aficionado’s Champagne with lots of lemony freshness and just a hint of buttered toast. There’s some nice stoniness there, too. The palate is racy, lightly floral, has a bit of almond paste and a sharp and mineral finish. It’s an energetic and driving Champagne but mouthfilling, pleasant and refreshing. I’ve always appreciated that Vilmart is one of the grower’s houses that isn’t afraid of dosage and this is balanced and brings together classic Champagne expression with a grower’s philosophy. (4329 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 9/27/2022 & rated 92 points: Lonny Should Turn 65 More Often (The Kenwood, Mpls, MN): been just a bit since I've had one of these. Bright, clean, pear, brisk with good minerality. Good way to start the evening and wetting the palate for an impressive pair of '06's. (4662 views) | |
| Tasted by Diane (LI) on 9/18/2022: This is a 2018 disgorgement with 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. It has a creamy mouthfeel with subtle pear notes. Lovely as an aperitif. (4502 views) | |
| Tasted by ginfizz on 9/17/2022 & rated 92 points: Dec 2017 disgorgement. Initially, very open nose, deeply concentrated core of citrus tinged fruit, medium but dense finish. Second glass was more restrained with added minerality and more nuances of white flowers, yellow plum. Fantastic bottle, good with food or by itself. (4096 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 9/16/2022 & rated 90 points: French road trip, mainly Rhône valley; 9/4/2022-9/18/2022: From freshly opened 75cl in Vilmart tasting room. 70% PN, 30% Chardonnay; 2018 base wine with 2016/2017 reserve; degorged February 2022. More substantial scent than the Vilmart Grande Reserve tasted immediately before, evidently PN-led. Beautifully balanced, medium-bodied entry led by savoury ripe green apple which remains linear through to the finish, just adding some warmth, body, sweetness and yellow plum fruit on the mid-palate. Even at this early stage, this is long and satisfying, and the best is still to come, perhaps after 3-5 years in the cellar. Excellent value at 34 EUR/75cl at cellar door. 90(-91?)P (4041 views) | |
| Tasted by MJP Hou TX on 9/16/2022 & rated 91 points: Consumed over two days. The key lime/lemon tartness was a bit much for me but was easier to approach on day two. Liked but didn't love this wine. (5204 views) | |
| Tasted by Mondarin on 9/4/2022 & rated 89 points: September 2016 disgorgement. Served on premise outdoors on a warm but comfortable night. Strong bubbles and slightly surprised by a touch of sweetness. Nonetheless, very balanced and was enjoyable as our aperitif and pairing w/ apps. Perhaps if the wine were served colder it would have been more focused. (3943 views) | |
| Tasted by Bakerbd on 9/3/2022 & rated 93 points: Disgorged June '17... these just keep getting better with more bottle age (3825 views) | |
| Tasted by Rani on 7/22/2022 & rated 92 points: Great concentration and mousse. Structured, mineral and opulent. (4787 views) | |
| Tasted by Warren23 on 7/9/2022: Fantastic - dinner party with Tim and Tina. (4632 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 7/7/2022 & rated 92 points: Brought to the beach and enjoyed another milestone. Beautiful Champagne, consumed from styrofoam cups as the ocean breeze gently blew. Hard to beat. (4425 views) | |
| Tasted by richard.presser on 7/5/2022 & rated 91 points: A lovely fine champagne, reflecting its high Chardonnay content. Better left for a few more years. I think this is a 2019 disgorgement. (4499 views) | |
| Tasted by bacchus on 7/2/2022 & rated 92 points: shared with pat at selkirk manor. celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. paired with florida stone crab. this bottle was purchased in 2013 based upon a favorable review at that time. i have never been able to confirm disgorgement date. was hanging on to this bottle beyond recommended drinking range waiting for a special occasion. the wine proved to be in sound condition. tiny, persistent bubbles. steel like precision. not much yeastiness. nice combination of floral and green apple aromas. generous acid backbone. all in balance. would buy again. (3118 views) | |
| Tasted by Joeyskills on 7/2/2022: Not too dry, but still very good (4005 views) | |
| Tasted by Yme on 6/26/2022: Disgorged Jun 2015. Light gold yellow with v fine beads in the glass. Citrus, bread, ripe red apples nose. Lovely elegant mouth feel with brioche, red apples, stone fruits and nuts. Good length. One of my favourite NVs. (4072 views) | |
| Tasted by RichEB1 on 6/21/2022 & rated 94 points: An outstanding champagne. Disgorged July 2018. Green apples, citrus, and baked bread, all washed down with plenty of acidity. Somehow my first time with this producer and you can consider me a fan. Will be purchasing more to lay down. (4476 views) | |
| Tasted by SWHighlander on 6/18/2022 & rated 93 points: Disgorged about 2013. I first tasted a bottle from this disgorgement at the winery on release. At the time, it definitely too oaky. Now almost 10 years later, the wood notes have faded nicely. Bright, peach, yeast and lemon, with a touch of white flower. Not as acidic tasting as most Chardonnay-dominated champagne. Stood out among many wines that night and enjoyed by all. A unique, lovely wine. (4151 views) | |
| Tasted by KAT9 on 6/18/2022 & rated 91 points: I am getting minerality on the nose, some pear, some citrus, a hint of toast. On the palate, it has a certain viscosity that is not common in other Champagne. Almost no effervescence. Acidity is high. Disgorment date: March 2020. Drinking much older than that. (4144 views) | |
| Tasted by WineBurrowingWombat on 5/28/2022 & rated 94 points: Napa day trip (VHR, Bevan, Lokoya) (Napa): Inviting nose of fresh yellow fruits, clean river water, pebbles, clean bread that is almost toasted, fresh berries and white flowers. Flavors of bitter minerals, ripe fruit, great salinity that keeps everything in balance, and light hay. Wanted the bubbles to be just a bit finer. Very pleasant and easy to enjoy. (1801 views) | |
| Tasted by jaimetown on 5/27/2022: Disgorged November 2019. Still yet to blossom. Hold. Really wish I had checked the disgorgement date before opening this one- needs at least two more years in bottle. (4221 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 5/25/2022: Tasting with Laurent Champs of Vilmart (In Rilly la Montagne): From the oenotheque. A base of 2010, with reserves of 2007-2009. In essence, this is an aged Grand Cellier, with nearly a decade post-disgorgement. What a treat to drink. Density here, with crushed pear, honeyed tangerine, green apple. Refreshing with some residual structure, with the acid and fruit remaining in balance. Grand Cellier can age! (4814 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 5/25/2022: Tasting with Laurent Champs of Vilmart (In Rilly la Montagne): I missed the disgorgement here, and this is of course the inverse of the Grand Reserve's composition, too. 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, from plots again around the Rilly village. This is the 2018 base, with the reserves of 2017 and 2016. Tangerine, spicy ginger, green apple, honeyed pear and lots of intensity from the structure and salinity. Terrific, and a good value if one doesn't want to make the step up in price for Grand Cellier d'Or or Coeur de Cuvee. (4663 views) | |
| Tasted by Deadhead on 5/8/2022 & rated 93 points: May 2014 disgorgement. Super tasty! (4505 views) | |
| Tasted by peternelson on 5/4/2022: This was kind of a wall flower to be honest. Good but did not stand out. I'm a fan of Vilmart, but it's gotta be vintage of the CdC. Chengdu Impression free for all wine dinner Yarom group. (4426 views) | |
| Tasted by GrapeScott on 4/28/2022: 70% chard/30% PN, disgorged 9/2016. Some leesiness on the nose to go with the bright citrus and asian pear notes. Crisp, very dry and quite minerally, finishing with bright lemon curd and limestone notes; almost Chablisienne. Shows a lot more of the chardonnay than pinot noir character in this rendition. Vilmart never disappoints and this is another excellent bottle that is drinking well now. (4221 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 4/24/2022: The usual ratio of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, the September 2018 disgorgement, this bottle showed some good backbone from the chalk and slate, good grip. Flavors of tangerine, spicy yellow apple, dried pineapple from the Chardonnay and there is some strawberry underneath from the Pinot Noir (and I'd also guess it's contributing the structure). Three of us polished off the bottle. A really well-built bottle of Grand Cellier. (4857 views) | |
| Tasted by winebytoth on 4/19/2022 & rated 92 points: Great from the first glass to the last. Fine bubbles, great acidity, light creaminess with toasted almonds. All parts are in great balance. Great for the price. (4637 views) | |
| Tasted by asparagus on 4/19/2022 & rated 92 points: A great hit. And on point, as always. A delightful champagne that evolved throughout lunch. This had verve, acid and substance. Still fresh and clean, with the slightest hint of oak. (4251 views) | |
| Tasted by galewskj on 4/2/2022 & rated 92 points: Welcome back Ray (Scott and Amy's House): All 5 bottles that I purchased were fairly consistent. Toast, lemon and acid, none of which dominates. The pear flavor stands out. Well balanced. (4686 views) | |
| Tasted by Sellar Rat on 3/31/2022 & rated 92 points: Moderate nose of yeast, citrus and berry. Delicate but intense palate of berry fruit, tart red apple, and just a hint of brioche, with a long citrusy finish. Excellent balance with light body, but not much complexity at the moment, though I expect this will cellar to some benefit. Quite nice. (4341 views) | |
| Tasted by WEB,III on 3/30/2022 & rated 90 points: Disgorged 12/18 (4384 views) | |
| Tasted by DrBad on 3/13/2022 & rated 92 points: Drank over two nights during the weekend with half bottle stoppered in the fridge in between. I think I preferred this on day 2, although I could have just been paying more attention, but the slightly softer bubbles seemed to bring the flavors out a bit more. Lemon zest and crisp apple on the nose, bread crust aromas emerging with more air. On the palate, creamy lemon and green apple, a mineral finish with a last touch of slightly bitter lemon peel. (4854 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 3/10/2022 & rated 92 points: Opened a bottle of this lovely cuvée with our "new neighbors" to celebrate breaking ground on a new house build. The wine was great, as always...but the conversation and new friendships formed over this wine were paramount this evening. Lemon, green apple, warm bread crust, chalk and minerals, a hint of cinnamon and spice. Love this wine. (4524 views) | |
| Tasted by mayakacz on 3/5/2022: Lemon, cream. Not getting a lot of yeast. A bit plain. (4259 views) | |
| Tasted by nicholasagonzales on 2/19/2022 & rated 92 points: Great champagne. While a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it tastes more like a Blanc de Blanc. Paired quite well with a briny caviar. (4384 views) | |
| Tasted by David J Cooper on 2/16/2022 & rated 90 points: Clear light yellow. Apple, pear and lemon nose, slightly creamy. Dry orchard fruit flavours and a dry finish. Degorged 2017. (4579 views) | |
| Tasted by xwine on 2/14/2022: Oh, my! This is delicious. Elegant and airy, with a creamy, pillowy palate and very nice citrus notes; enjoyed every sip. Wonderful. (4376 views) | |
| Tasted by gilrbo on 2/5/2022: Drunk as aperitif with friends, no TN, from memory. Very nice, with a good balance of sharpness and substance, with a bit of noticeable sweetness, but well calibrated. Overall very enjoyable. (4763 views) | |
| Tasted by Osiris021 on 1/29/2022 & rated 90 points: No formal notes. (3937 views) | |
| Tasted by asparagus on 1/29/2022 & rated 92 points: Drank this together with an NV Deutz and a 2012 Pierre Paillard. This totally smoked them. Such depth and richness and a lingering finish. All those at the table (who are all causal drinkers) noticed the very marked step up (not to say the other two slouches) (4473 views) | |
| Tasted by MC2 Wines on 1/28/2022: La Tablee: Farming Revolution in the Northern Rhone (Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria): A lot rounder than the other wines that we were having. This is higher dosage, more of the brioche and buttery style. It is nice although a def contrast with the other wines. (4697 views) | |
| Tasted by JM_MadTown on 1/2/2022 & rated 91 points: Disgorged December 2019. We had a couple of glasses on NY Eve, so this has been kept in the refrigerator the past couple of days. My notes are a combination of tasting from both days. There is lots of pear and apple fruit on the palate. It has a full, round mouthfeel with generous acidity and minerality. There is a twinge of sweetness on the finish. A lovely Champagne. (4598 views) | |
| Tasted by ravbik on 12/26/2021 & rated 93 points: It smells like brioche, butter, apple, pear, and lemon. The wine finishes medium. It tastes like pear, gooseberry, apple, lemon and biscuity. The wine has smooth texture. (4342 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 12/19/2021: Disgorged October 2018, my last of this batch. Tangerine, ginger, honeyed apple plus plenty of texture from the chalk which comes through the finish too. Acidity is spot on here. The favorite on the table. (4714 views) | |
| Tasted by Buddrow on 12/19/2021 & rated 91 points: Lovely bottle. (3944 views) | |
| Tasted by MadeiraLev on 12/12/2021 & rated 94 points: Disgorged 2014. Drinking at peak right now. Balanced acidity, fruit, and other aromatics. Perfect bead. Just a great experience. (4348 views) | |
| Tasted by Diane (LI) on 12/5/2021: Crisp and delicious with soft apple notes. (4415 views) | |
| Tasted by Nojomoschwa on 12/3/2021 & rated 92 points: Consistently one of my favorite Champagnes for around the $60 price point. Does that yin-yang thing of rich-yet-fresh so well. (4110 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/3/2021: Thats delicious. (4057 views) | |
| Tasted by Elvis1969 on 11/23/2021 & rated 90 points: Magnum disgorged in 2016. Quite different in style compared to what I am used to from Vilmart. (4014 views) | |
| Tasted by the godfather on 11/14/2021: Really tasty (4085 views) | |
| Tasted by acyso on 11/13/2021 & rated 90 points: Nebbiolos, white truffles, Volume VI (Chicago, IL): From magnum; 2018 disgorgement. Very large-scaled, juicy, and ripe. This seems very primary, and there are still some notes of sweet white grape on the palate that are clearly indicative of this wine's youth. Very easy drinking and not too complex at this stage, this is just straight-up very pleasant drinking now. (4763 views) | |
| Tasted by JOsgood on 11/13/2021: Delicious with a warm and coating palate. (3825 views) | |
| Tasted by malbrecht on 11/13/2021 & rated 91 points: Really nice. Green apples on entry, a little yeasty in the middle, and a nice tart finish. Good acid. Crisp and delicious. (3742 views) | |
| Tasted by Elvis1969 on 11/8/2021 & rated 89 points: Lite obalans med för kraftig syra. Brukar vara bättre. (4096 views) | |
| Tasted by Panchoricardo on 11/8/2021 & rated 92 points: A really long mouthful along the citrus dimension. Good mousse and mouthfeel. Lacks a bit on the mid-palate. (4027 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 10/28/2021 & rated 92 points: Brilliant, enjoyed at the beach with my wife and dad. Love this NV bottling from Vilmart. (4285 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 10/26/2021 & rated 91 points: (Disgorged in November 2019, base year 2016 with reserves from 2015 and 2014, 30% Pinot Noir and 70% Chardonnay, dosage 8 gr/l) Youthful nose showing chalk, citrus flowers and some nuts in a very inviting and pleasant way. Very nice and fresh with a high acidity of yellow apples and lemon juiciness combined with a touch of grapefruit zest before a very nice and lengthy chalkiness takes over on the finish. This is good already, but should reward some further cellaring! (Probably best with 5-10 years extra cellaring) (3735 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 9/27/2021: Opened yesterday, saved a few ounces for today with some of the CO2 still maintained but this is more still today than bubbly. I've had this disgorgement twice now--September 2018--and the richness on this bottle is evident, yet the acidity as usual is here to keep it fresh. This has an intriguing mix of fruits (mango, pineapple, tangerine, apple) with intense flavor of honeyed lime, exotic in taste when married together. And it might sound odd in a wine that I describe as exotic to have a mouthwatering quality yet this bottle shows that kind of tactical sensation. It reminds me of a dried citrus finish, the lime giving it that quality with added saline in the finish. In sum, this is even better than the bottle 3 weeks ago. Just flat out gorgeous. (5114 views) | |
| Tasted by acyso on 9/6/2021: I'm on a boat (Chicago, IL): Unspecified disgorgement/base. Not a huge fan of this today; this bottle seemed to have too much dosage, leading to a pronounced sweetness. Large-scaled as is the case with Vilmart, but this was simply too sweet. (5271 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 9/4/2021: September 2018 disgorgement. 70% Chard, 30% Pinot Noir. This bottle has a distinct floral nose, almost a honeysuckle with orange blossom, toast and saline. Beautiful core of lime, orange flesh, honeyed pippin apple and a cool minerality that carries through the finish. This is just flat out killer right now with the citrus. Gorgeous. (4593 views) | |
| Tasted by grafstrb on 8/30/2021: -- popped and poured -- -- tasted non-blind over approx. 2 hrs. -- -- 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir -- -- December 2016 disgorgement -- NOSE: initially tight; moderate breadiness; "winey"; light apple; fairly straightforward. BODY: gold leaf color of medium intensity; medium-light bodied. TASTE: medium+ richness; medium+ to high acidity; baking spices evidence the bottle age; yellow apple --- not oxidized apple flavor; could handle more age nicely; this is in a very nice spot, and seems to have improved with bottle age. gut impression score: 91 - 92. (4328 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 8/28/2021: Annual Wine Group Summer Event - BBQ Brisket at Siggy's (Siggy & Jenny's Place, Mpls, MN): Small taste. Brief note; just had this a few days ago and this bottle was right there. Maybe not the extra depth and complexity that comes with extra cellar time, but dang, this is good stuff. 92pts. (4822 views) | |
| Tasted by Jonathan T on 8/26/2021 & rated 94 points: I was really impressed with how well this was drinking. I don’t know the disgorgement date for this particular bottle, but I purchased it on release in 2014. It’s lost a little bit of verve but everything has rounded out into a harmonious and delicious champagne. Crisp spiced apple and lemon zest lead to buttered sourdough leads to nice acidity and salinity on the finish. It not as flashy or opulent as a tete de cuvée might be, but it’s impressive nonetheless. (3856 views) | |
| Tasted by Andrew H on 8/21/2021 & rated 91 points: Light straw, ample almost overwhelming delicate bubbles. Racy, tart nose of lime and oyster shell. A whiff of yeast and pie crust on finish. Disgorged June 2017. (3892 views) | |
| Tasted by galewskj on 8/19/2021 & rated 92 points: Consistent with previous note and score. There is toast, there is lemon and acid, neither dominate. The pear flavor stands out. Well balanced. (4007 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 8/18/2021 & rated 92 points: Light gold color. Six years of additional cellar time. Drank 2 glasses over 90 minutes. This nose is filthy earthy (yes, in the best possible way) and filled with crustacean goodness, toasty, sour dough, quince, spiced apple tat, and biscuit on the nose. The palate offers a medium full body, chalk and lots of dry extract, tart gooseberry, green apple and green apple skins. Really enjoyed this 92+pts. (4156 views) | |
| Tasted by Mckalm on 8/12/2021 & rated 91 points: Ljusgul, brödig, hög syra, god till scampipasta. Komplex. (3850 views) | |
| Tasted by cos65 on 8/6/2021 & rated 90 points: Bright fresh almost crunchy champagne (3771 views) | |
| Tasted by jmoore431 on 8/1/2021 & rated 93 points: Another bottle of the 6/14 disgorgement: pear and lemon on nose with baking spices adding complexity; still quite fresh yet gentle and creamy; floral and ethereal. 93+ (3773 views) | |
| Tasted by rcb25 on 7/15/2021: Intense petillance at the beginning. Citrus and mineral driven. Citrus peel, green apple skins and sea spray. Tight, dense, and focused acid core. All the elements of a delightful champagne are there, but currently this feels a bit jagged and in need of time to soften those rough edges. I'd give it 3-5 more years ABV: 12.5% Closure: natural cork Decant: 1h Stem: Gabriel Glas StandArt Assemblage: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. 50% 2016 50% 2015-2014. 10 Months in large foudre, 30+ months sur latte. No malo. Disgourged Jul 2018 (3962 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 7/4/2021: It's been a minute since I opened a Grand Cellier. And, this is what I believe is a pretty recent disgorgement, from October 2018. 70% Chard and 30% Pinot Noir, raised in wood. Grand Cellier spends about 2.5 years on the lees so given the disgorgement and doing some reverse math, my bet is that this is 2015 base with reserves from 2014 and 2013. Farmed without pesticide or herbicide, how it should be and for Vilmart, it's been this way for a long time. There is dosage here, usually about 8 grams. Yet I never seem to find Laurent's wines heavy nor sweet, as they come built with such low pH and without malo, the wines are consistently texturally stunning. As anticipated, this bottle of Grand Cellier is gorgeous. Beautifully textured with grapefruit, lemon curd, green apple, tangerine and a honeyed finish, joined by a clean minerality with aeration. This is not as lithe or with the length of Grand Cellier d'Or or Coeur de Cuvee but it's equally impressive, especially for $58 US. In short, a gorgeous Champagne. Laurent, you make some of the best, consistent, joyfully delicious Champagne, and it continues to fill my cellar. Bravo! (4496 views) | |
| Tasted by huevosconvino on 7/4/2021: Disgorged 07/18, 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. Delicious, consistent with previous notes. (3689 views) | |
| Tasted by Derek Darth Taster on 7/3/2021 & rated 92 points: Jason's birthday dinner at Bedok Reservoir. Drank in Gabriel Standart. Appearance is clear, pale intensity, lemon colour. Bubbles. Legs. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of saline, chalky minerals, citrus lemon curd, white peach, yeasty bread, touch of honey. Developing. On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium- alcohol (12.5%), medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of chalky minerals, citrus lemon curd, white peaches, golden pear, golden apples, yeasty bread, nice salinity married to the touch of honeyed sweetness. Long bready finish. Very good quality. Drank slowly over a few hours and just gets better and better with air. Disgorged Oct 2017. 70& Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. (4018 views) | |
| Tasted by ginfizz on 6/18/2021 & rated 92 points: 2017 disgorgement. Crisp, bright, young. Needs 3-5 years. Core of green and yellow apple, citrus, touch of white flowers, cut through with a beam of zesty acidity. Needs time to fill out a bit but could be a spectacular NV. (3737 views) | |
| Tasted by WineDoctors on 6/16/2021 & rated 93 points: golden, color to rim Mediumcontinous bead. restrained mousse. Brioche, toast, long finish. sublime. (3834 views) | |
| Tasted by seijaro on 6/8/2021 & rated 93 points: A really lovely NV Champagne, much nicer than the common brands. Bought at a great price of $55 at Bottle King. This will return as our house bubbly after an absence of many years. (3175 views) | |
| Tasted by dkentaustin on 6/6/2021 & rated 94 points: Lemon rind and curd with yeast and tasty, fresh French bread. Tight tiny bubbles, firm grip and mouthfeel. p.s. king crab and drawn garlic butter (3866 views) | |
| Tasted by Elvis1969 on 5/22/2021 & rated 90 points: Magnum. (4249 views) | |
| Tasted by fred o. on 5/22/2021 & rated 92 points: kbbq at mrbry's: Light golden with delicate bubbles. Nose wet rocks, abundant lemon. Palate golden fruit, lovely mineral note, a lemony tartness. Great balance and presence, shows the richness of the house style but not overdone. (3110 views) | |
| Tasted by atbarbar on 5/22/2021 & rated 88 points: This bottle keeps on disappointing, both in terms of mousse but more structurally as well. Not enough complexity for a bottle that costs quite a bit. I do not think I will buy again. (3541 views) | |
| Tasted by platpeeps on 5/21/2021 & rated 92 points: Mightily impressive full blown style with notes of gingerbread and spice. Great stuff! (3979 views) | |
| Tasted by csimm on 4/30/2021 & rated 90 points: 3 days in Napa: Arkenstone, Memento Mori, Maxem, The French Laundry, Christopher Tynan, Kinsman, Harlan, Vice Versa, Accendo, Fairchild, Macdonald, and a truckload of others (Napa): Unripe pear dominant, with additional yeasty/bready notes battling with a steely-meets-chalky frame. Somewhat simple and abrasive on the appendages. Missing some nuance. This is fine as an aperitif or palate cleanser, but not a ton of personality or complexity to speak of here. A Champagne I brought that underperformed in my book. Disgorged October 2017. (8615 views) | |
| Tasted by Rieslingfan on 4/26/2021: January 2017 disgorgement. Laser-like focus, and bright lemon and green apple fruit, make for an invigorating drink (yesterday).Night two (tonight) more winey, but just as interesting. Both nights the finish was extremely long, carried by the bright acids of the wine. This was exactly how I want young Champagne - brilliant, refreshing and of course delicious. (4811 views) | |
| Tasted by odds on 4/17/2021 & rated 91 points: Third bottle of this one (all from the June 2017 disgorgement date). It proved to be an excellent, reliable and consistent champagne. Always with a great nose from PnP and requires about ~30 minutes each time to show its best. Bright gold color on the glass, long bubbles. Nice minerals and fresh citrus, along with other floral fruit (peach?). You will get more of the apple and grapefruit in the second hour of the tasting. Medium finish, very good aftertaste. Quiet enjoyable, almost too good to use for appetizers only. Great QPR and all in house champagne. Worth acquiring few when they are on a good pricing sale. Legitimate champagne for 'stable, reliable, widely enjoyable'. Open without fear of having unhappy guests. 91+ (4254 views) | |
| Tasted by mattstolz11 on 4/4/2021 & rated 93 points: Very good! bright and crisp with just a hint of round yeastiness... just enough to balance the lemony brightness. really tasty (4249 views) | |
| Tasted by ToBolt on 3/30/2021 & rated 92 points: Dürfte sich schon um eine etwas ältere Flasche gehandelt haben, es war jedenfalls keine Information zum Degorgement zu finden. Ich tippe auf Ernte 2013 mit Reserve aus 2012. Dazu passt der frische und kräftige Antritt bei gleichzeitig reifer Frucht. Zart schimmernde Reifenoten und eine herrlich kräftige Säurewatschen hinten nach. Tolles Handwerk, sicher ein Produzent, von dem ich in Zukunft noch mehr probieren muss. (4525 views) | |
| Tasted by MLipton on 3/13/2021: For date night tonight while the teenager is out playing with friends, we made a dinner of pan-seared mahi-mahi with a mango-papaya-habanero salsa and opened a bottle of this. It was a tremendous match with the fish and stood up to the flavors of the salsa. Quite vinous with tremendous balance, richness and a creamy mousse. There are few values in Champagne better than this. (4427 views) | |
| Tasted by Rani on 3/13/2021 & rated 92 points: Disgorged 2017. This is an impeccably balanced champagne with notes of brioche, fine mousse and citrusy but not overwhelming acidity. The only difference between this and the vintage champagne is a lighter weight and less pronounced minerals. (4202 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 3/12/2021 & rated 91 points: (Disgorged in November 2018, base year 2015 with reserves from 2014 and 2013, 30% Pinot Noir and 70% Chardonnay, dosage 8 gr/l) Youthful nose showing chalk, citrus flowers and some nuts in a very inviting and pleasant way. Very nice and fresh with a high acidity of yellow apples and lemon juiciness combined with a touch of grapefruit zest before a very nice and lengthy chalkiness takes over on the finish. This is good already, but should reward some further cellaring! (Probably best with 5-10 years extra cellaring) (4193 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 3/9/2021 & rated 92 points: So great, love this bottling, perhaps my favorite NV Brut on the deliciousness scale. I buy it by the case and will continue to do so. (4307 views) | |
| Tasted by Alex Brogan on 3/3/2021 & rated 95 points: Like a little madeleine filled with lemon curd. Superbly balanced and a fresh finish (4615 views) | |
| Tasted by R Z on 2/28/2021 & rated 93 points: Disgorged June 2014. 70% chardonnay, 30% pinot noir. 50% 2012, remaining 50% roughly equal parts 2011 and 2010. Terry Theise selection. Rich, profound, great as an aperitif. Worth the wait. (4184 views) | |
| Tasted by atbarbar on 2/9/2021 & rated 91 points: Bottle disgorged in 2018. A hefty 8 g/l dosage. Very pale platinum. Very very small beads. the first nose is flowers, like lily and honeysuckle. Frankly so intense to be a bit too intrusive. However, as it opens up those flowers turn into much softer lavender and geranium. A bit of crushed stones emerge with lots of persistent bread crust. On the palate the perlage is quite creamy, with lemony pronounced acidity (typical of Vilmart) that keeps in check the generous dosage, some hints of cheese and then lots of bread crust, very very persistent bread. The second day the pinot noir component shows up with persistent wild strawberries and raspberries. Still quite a bit of bread and goat cheese smell and taste. Overall this wine starts from the same baseline lemony acidity and drinkability of the entry level Grande Reserve and adds to it the vegetal components and the additional yeastiness. Overall the wine is not super complex, I wished a bit more, either of minerality or maybe reserves wines. Nonetheless a very elegant and pleasant champagne. (4170 views) | |
| Tasted by Osiris021 on 1/30/2021 & rated 91 points: No formal notes. (4010 views) | |
| Tasted by aChave on 1/10/2021 & rated 92 points: Intense, heady lemon aromas dominate early, with hints of red fruit emerging later. Persistent, intense mousse. Clean yet flavorful with round fruit. (4524 views) | |
| Tasted by wlcoleman on 12/31/2020 & rated 93 points: From a 3L we purchased in December 2009 before our wedding day and have cellar stored since. Weirdly, bottle doesn't have a disgorge date on back (it's blank) but must be from 2007-2009 based on when we purchased. Opening capsule found seepage from cork and was pretty concerned... Cork sustained pretty decent damage and had to be ultimately removed with a corkscrew after the top attached to the cage ripped off in trying to remove by hand. But ultimately it opened to a loud "pop" and bubbles! Wine was really good. Despite our bias after significance of the bottle and having stored it so long plus shlepped on vacation with us for this night, all 6 tasting it found it to have a nice green apple front pallet and nutty and smooth finish. Nothing out of this world but certainly a treat to end 2020 and definitely better than many other bigger "brands" with much higher cost. (4338 views) | |
| Tasted by redwhiteandrich on 12/31/2020 & rated 88 points: Really wanted to like it, disgorged May 2010. Stored very well, no seepage on the cork. Perhaps too old, but I've also had plenty of non-vintage wines over 10 years old... Leesey, took a bit to open up but had an astrigency and a tartness on the finish. (3783 views) | |
| Tasted by GoBlue2002 on 12/31/2020 & rated 93 points: Disgorged Sept 2016. So well balanced - bubbles, acidity, low sweetness. Ripe apple, strawberry. Elegant. Me - 92, Wife - 94 (3584 views) | |
| Tasted by weezie on 12/29/2020 & rated 90 points: Pleasant, dry champagne with fairly intense bubbles. Was a bit too austere initially, but improved as it warmed up and got more air. Nonetheless, it wasn’t terribly interesting and wasn’t really my style. Not bad by any stretch, just not something I’d seek out again (especially given alternatives at this price point). (3706 views) | |
| Tasted by Burgundy Al on 12/29/2020 & rated 88 points: Dinner with Some Young Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Corton (State Street Manor - Chicago IL): Disgorged December 2017, 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Lots of apple start-to-finish with toasted baguette notes. Good weight and balance, very easy to enjoy now. (4637 views) | |
| Tasted by Jherc30 on 12/26/2020: Stone fruits Floral Apple Balanced acidity 70% chard 30% Pinot noir (3411 views) | |
| Tasted by gsiokis on 12/25/2020 & rated 91 points: Christmas dinner wine. Don't have any have any tasting notes outside of that everyone really enjoyed this after giving it some air....pretty austere on opening and eventually opened up nicely as it warmed up. (3571 views) | |
| Tasted by shifter on 12/25/2020: Disgorged Dec 2017. Lovely yeasty nose bursting from the bottle. Some citrus peel and sourdough notes on the palate. Much more savory than the sweeter brioche flavors from vintage Ruinart. Very smooth and integrated mouthfeel. Great value BdB. (3475 views) | |
| Tasted by bqvino on 12/24/2020 & rated 91 points: Disgorged Oct 2017 - classic, balanced, perfect mix of spice, fruit, & zip for Christmas eve 2020 (3312 views) | |
| Tasted by Maphill01 on 12/22/2020: Disgorged Dec 2017. Pale gold color, nice effervescence. Lemon and other citrus, grapefruit. Medium light bodied and medium+ acidity. Fresh and crisp, this danced across the palate. Subtle notes of apples and toast on the nose and finish. This was both interesting and fun to drink. (3488 views) | |
| Tasted by Eric on 12/18/2020 & rated 91 points: Disgorged November, 2014. Definitely showing more maturity for the NV than I am used to. The creamy verve and sheer Vilmart energy have mellowed with age. Toast on the nose, moving to green apple and bitter almond on a still racy, precise, yet rather delicate palate. It finishes out with some nuttiness sprinkled with lime zest and a squeeze of grapefruit. The power of youth has been replaced with a far more subtle and delicate wine after 5 years in the cellar. (4563 views) | |
| Tasted by camben on 11/8/2020: From a magnum Magnificent Discouraged may 2017 70% card 30% Pinot Noir Every bottle fro this producer has made me stunned Great bottle Great wine (4144 views) | |
| Tasted by Andrew H on 11/7/2020 & rated 88 points: June 2017 disgorgement. Ample delicate mousse. Light straw. Ripe green apple dominates, a bit cloyingly, with some crispness. Perhaps more time would improve. (3699 views) | |
| Tasted by MC2 Wines on 11/7/2020: Bonus bottle at the end of the night and it was a big night. This was good solid bubbles. Drinking pretty well. Tart and refreshing. A good way to finish. (4183 views) | |
| Tasted by Chrisinroch on 10/2/2020: Base 2008, Disgorged 2017 Tasty elegant wine (4271 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 9/22/2020 & rated 91 points: From 75cl, my last bottle of batch L11 12, purchased summer 2013 at cellar door. Good, if now shrunken, layered cork. This has matured beautifully and is now in golden middle age. Pale gold colour; warm, inviting scent of bruised red apple; more red apple on the entry, with a sudden flash of exquisite, concentrated cherry tomato-essence acidity; mid-palate very rich – 9g dosage makes it weighty, but not heavy-handed – reminiscence of ginger; lovely tingling finish. This would be a wonderful wine to offer to people who have only ever tasted the Grandes Marques, are still addicted to sugar, and need weaning before encountering the glories of grower Champagne with a dosage between 0-6g. For my palate the dosage is simply too powerful even for the excellent, expressive wines in the blend. An outstanding bottle at peak maturity. 90-91P (4519 views) | |
| Tasted by WST on 9/19/2020: Outdoor socially distanced charity wine tasting; 13 wines including '06 Comte, '08 DP, '09 Cristal, '01 Sudiuraut, '98 Vieux Telegraph, more.: I only got a quick sip, and as always, liked it a lot. I'm not sure the base vintage or disgorgement date. (4131 views) | |
| Tasted by fred o. on 9/6/2020: 70% chardonnay, 30% pinot noir. Disgorged Oct 2017 Light golden honey color with delicate bead. Nose bracing, some yeast, hint of floral honey and lemon, an almost smoky intensity. Palate full bodied yet very bright lemony acidity on the end for balance. Still young I think and needing more time to knit together, but nice potential here. 90 pts with upside (3782 views) | |
| Tasted by spacewrangler on 9/2/2020 & rated 94 points: My favorite producer, deep sappy fruit and a lengthy finish. Could stand to age a bit. (4358 views) | |
| Tasted by Jan J on 8/23/2020: A fantastic Champagne for the price and one I recommend without hesitation. Vilmart Grand Cellier interplays flower aromatics, lactose notes, and fruits, both citrus and pome. Think fresh butter, buttermilk, cream, white flowers, lemon, pear, all in a cohesive, delicious core, supported by an acidic and mineral backbone that will let it age forever. (4147 views) | |
| Tasted by MAOC on 8/19/2020: 2011 base. I have never been convinced by this base vintage and this bottle did nothing to change that. Slightly lean apple and yellow fruit, light pastry tones and a somewhat awkward acid streak. Others liked it a bit more than I did. **1/2 (4151 views) | |
| Tasted by WineTally on 8/14/2020: 70 Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir from classified Premier Cru vines in Rilly-la-Montagne sustainably farmed. Manual harvest 2013. Reserve wines 2012/2011 Fermentation in wood. Aged 10 months in large oak casks No malolactic fermentation Dosage:8g/l 12.5% Abv Disgorged August 2016 Proprietor/Maitre de Chai: Laurent Champs A(ccuracy)=2: Pale cream/straw. Toasty, frizzy mousse. B(alance)=2: Focused fruit, acid dominant. C(omplexity)=3: Pear, lemon, ginger, smoky minerality. D(epth)=1: Chiseled mouthfeel, med length and finish. Wine Tally Score [2,2,3,1] = 8/10 Complex flavors overwhelmed by crisp acidity. For story-telling label graphics, see: [https://www.instagram.com/WineTally2020/] [https://www.facebook.com/WineTally/] For a unique multimedia resource, see [https://winetally.wixsite.com/vingnette2020] (4154 views) | |
| Tasted by galewskj on 8/13/2020 & rated 92 points: Virtually Non-French Chardonnay (zoom): Consistent with previous note and score. There is toast, there is lemon and acid, neither dominate. The pear flavor stands out. Well balanced. (4143 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 8/13/2020 & rated 91 points: Virtual Single Blind Chards (Home): Light gold color. Wines were poured into jars for transport about 4:30pm. Drank a glass double blind over 30 minutes starting at 7:30pm. Bright, lots of red apple, a little savory, earthy, yeast, with a pleasant toastiness, pear. This was just a little warmer that ideal, but still the brightness shows through. Probably would have hit 92 under different circumstances. 91+pts. (4268 views) | |
| Tasted by asparagus on 8/12/2020 & rated 92 points: Very, very good NV champagne. Dare I say, comparable to Krug NV? (3986 views) | |
| Tasted by mchern02 on 7/19/2020 & rated 91 points: Pretty down the fairway and enjoyable. Nose of pear, apple, toast, and hints of green. Suave, enjoyable body with light structure and acidity but quite enjoyable and easy drinking nonetheless (3920 views) | |
| Tasted by aChave on 7/18/2020 & rated 91 points: Fresh and light with orchard and lemon notes. Persistent. Easy to drink. (3793 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 7/12/2020 & rated 90 points: Safely Summer Sort of Picnicking (Siggy & Jenny's Place, Mpls, MN): Light gold color. Small pour. Not sure, but I think this was a fairly recent release. Normally a wine that rocks me pretty well, this was very good but not at the level of what I usually expect. Green orchard fruits, yeast, good acidity. Guessing this could stand a little more bottle age. (4192 views) | |
| Tasted by PJRONeill on 7/9/2020 & rated 91 points: A much more enjoyable bottle compared to my last in 2014 and yet more proof of the benefits of 5-6 years’ cellar time for champagne regardless of whether it’s a grande marque or an entry-level bottling. This is still on the lighter side but now has appealing notes of Apple, citrus and chalk with a distinct taste of lemon sherbert. I’d hesitate to pair this with any food other than sushi or maybe fried chicken but it’s coming along very nicely and it would be interesting to see it with another 5 years of bottle age. No disgorgement on the label but from my previous bottle I believe somewhere around 2013. (3662 views) | |
| Tasted by galewskj on 7/7/2020 & rated 92 points: Stylistically, this is middle of the road. There is toast, there is lemon and acid, neither dominate. The pear flavor stands out. Well balanced. This was really good on a hot night on the deck. (3878 views) | |
| Tasted by JOsgood on 7/3/2020: Love, love this Champagne. Rich and coating on the palate with vibrant bubbles. (3728 views) | |
| Tasted by the godfather on 7/3/2020: Very nice (3577 views) | |
| Tasted by Alykhan V on 6/14/2020 & rated 92 points: A gorgeous NV champagne On the richer side of the austere-rich continuum Green apple, pear, white flowers, and lemon pith aromas; pronounced toasty and croissant aromas Dry. (Not bone dry) Everything in balance Excellent length (3908 views) | |
| Tasted by tmnolte on 6/14/2020 & rated 90 points: Sunday evening, no food paring starting week off right with wife. N: on open alcohol but slight lemon or raspberry tart but excessively fruity nor herbal, M: light, smooth quick finish, bright T: some acidity but white fruit, apricot or raspberry, slight green grape/green apple skin dry, apricot with some minerality (4128 views) | |
| Tasted by Northcraft on 6/13/2020 & rated 93 points: Bright tart up front, smooth and creamy finish. Definitely changes as it warms, more nuanced. Would pair lovely with seafood (crab, oysters, lobster, shrimp). (3251 views) | |
| Tasted by TXRhoneRanger on 6/7/2020 & rated 92 points: Friday night. feeling alright. Great 5'o clock bottle. This bottles was improved over the last one. Disg. 9/15. Tres riche. (2963 views) | |
| Tasted by Fugu Me on 6/4/2020: Opened for CT Champagne virtual tasting. Disgorged 11/2015. Nice balance of fruit and minerality, acidity and richness. Easy to drink on its own, but also quite nice with food. (2918 views) | |
| Tasted by awehr1 on 6/3/2020: Lemony, mineral and light oak. 70% Chardonnay (3668 views) | |
| Tasted by aChave on 6/2/2020 & rated 92 points: Persistent and bright with good depth. Very very nice champagne. (3665 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 5/21/2020 & rated 92 points: Uber delicious, DG 06/2016. We consumed this bottle to christen the purchase of our new office building. We love Vilmart, in all it's iterations...this rich and decadent Champagne was firing on all cylinders this evening. (3610 views) | |
| Tasted by KeithAkers on 5/10/2020 & rated 91 points: Nose: The nose is robust and balanced with lemon curds, red apples, pears, custard, minerals, smoke, biscuits, brioche, and yellow flowers. There is very good depth with more rounded and larger-scaled qualities to the fruit. Taste: The feel is Medium/full bodied with refreshing, high acidity. The acidity is lip-smacking and fresh with excellent balance and tones of red apples, pears, custard, smoke, yellow flowers, minerals, biscuits, and brioche. Overall: As always, this is really damned good. There is excellent and rounded fruit with noticeable lees notes. This shows off a slightly larger scale as part of the house style and it works perfectly. (3574 views) | |
| Tasted by grafstrb on 4/25/2020: -- popped and poured -- -- tasted non-blind over a couple hours -- -- December 2016 disgorgement – -- 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir -- NOSE: apples galore! lightly "green" and "fresh" --- like early morning dew on green foliage. BODY: medium-light bodied; light maize color. TASTE: apples; green grapes; high acidity; moderate to moderate+ richness, but it has great cut and isn't too heavy; didn't go through malo. Although I've always liked this bottling, this bottle, in particular, seems especially good --- I do wonder if the 3 years in bottle post-disgorgement have helped it out some; paired very well with pork stir-fry and Asian slaw. Gut impression score; 91 – 92. (4001 views) | |
| Tasted by camben on 4/23/2020: Another home run Lively with so much polish (3889 views) | |
| Tasted by andrewdodd86 on 4/19/2020 & rated 93 points: Delicious, clearly Chard driven, would never mistake for Pinot based. All bright straw and creamy yellow fruit. Apple/pear. At $80, wouldn’t repurchase, but still enjoyable (3768 views) | |
| Tasted by sastewart on 4/12/2020 & rated 92 points: 2/17 disgorgement. Beautiful wine with medium plus weight and a nice finish. Apple and passionfruit along with a touch of sweetness. Plenty of time. 92 points (3678 views) | |
| Tasted by Nanda on 4/12/2020: A terrific, rich yet vibrant and energetic. Punches above its weight. (3877 views) | |
| Tasted by Harley1199 on 4/3/2020: With champagne isolation is less bored. Too tropical for my taste with pineapple rind and passion fruit flavors with an almost plastic aftertaste that intermingles with another blotting wood. More complex than Boizel champagne, without a doubt, but always in that aggressive and sharp facet that pleases some. In my modest opinion, to obtain pleasure in champagne, feminine elements must also coexist. As simple as that. Better to let it forgotten in the cellar at least three years. Con champán el aislamiento es menos aburrido. Demasiado tropical para mi gusto con sabores a corteza de piña con un regusto casi a plástico que se entremezcla con otro a madera secante. Más complejo que el champán de Boizel sin duda pero siempre en esa faceta agresiva y punzante que tanto agrada a algunos. En mi modesta opinión para obtener placer en el champán deben coexistir también elementos femeninos. Tan simple como eso.mejor dejarla abandonada tres años al menos. (4018 views) | |
| Tasted by Andrew H on 3/28/2020 & rated 90 points: Medium straw, ample fine bubbles. Golden delicious apple gives way to lemon and lemon curd. A bit sweet on finish but enjoyable. (3316 views) | |
| Tasted by domco on 3/21/2020: Our 10th bottle at this point and a reference point sparkling wine for us. Always so crisp with these great citrus notes but just balanced enough to keep it from being over the top. Delicious. (3386 views) | |
| Tasted by Deadhead on 3/15/2020 & rated 92 points: Another wonderful bottle! May 2014 disgorgement. Focused. (3355 views) | |
| Tasted by collin on 3/12/2020 flawed bottle: Corked! (3418 views) | |
| Tasted by cartime on 2/28/2020: Better in 2022 (3395 views) | |
| Tasted by csimm on 2/27/2020 & rated 92 points: Disgorged 10-2017. 70% Chard, 30% PN. Balanced and agreeable, with yellow citrus, white melon, yellow pear, ripe yellow apple, and some white stone notes. Medium all the way around, with a mouth-coating texture that offers hints of richness and precise focus. Not overly chiseled, but definitely not on the super brioche or popcorn side of the house either. Slices a notable divide between summer porch sipper and wine geek grower Champagne. Gains points for an easy ride that satisfies on both pleasure and subtle-cerebral fronts. Drink now and over the next 5+ years. (5944 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 2/16/2020 & rated 90 points: From 75cl. Batch L 11 12. Almost identical to my previous impressions (TN 24.12.2017 and before). Apple, some wood, hint of ginger, on the sweeter side of Brut. Best 90 minutes after opening; use big glasses, open well in advance and let it warm up gradually. Fine but not profound. 90P (3972 views) | |
| Tasted by Derek Darth Taster on 2/12/2020 & rated 91 points: Lunch at New Ubin. Drank in Gabriel Standart. Appearance is clear, pale intensity, lemon colour. Frothy bubbles. Legs. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of chalky minerals, citrus lemon curd, lemon-lime, white peach, touch of honey. Developing. On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium- alcohol (12.5%), medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of chalky minerals, citrus lemon curd, lemon-lime, white peaches, nice salinity married to the touch of honeyed sweetness. Sizzling long finish. Very good quality. Great aperitif champ to start. Crisp, bright, and generous. Disgorged 2017. 70& Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. (4213 views) | |
| Tasted by collin on 1/27/2020 flawed bottle: Off bottle. Corked, I think. Foul regardless (4430 views) | |
| Tasted by TXRhoneRanger on 1/13/2020 & rated 90 points: I don't think this bottle was off, but it did lack carbonation. The wine itself was classic Vilmart. Softer on the palate that it should have been. '15 disg'mt so it shouldn't have been too soft. Lovely wine, and enjoyable as mostly a softer vin mousseaux, but the wine didn't have the zip it usually has. Point score commensurate with the overall quality of the bottle. With its proper pressure should have been mid 90's+. (1666 views) | |
| Tasted by mflesh on 1/10/2020 & rated 90 points: Perhaps a BIT disappointed here. I found that if I put this in anything more than a flute, the bubbles were done after about 10 minutes. Not cool! The nose has a lot of yellow fruit, dried herb. Entry is 1/2 sweet, 1/2 tart, and actually quite delicious with little bubbles. A little bit of creme brulee, finishes rather strong, but again the bubbles were flat rather quickly if I let the bubbles breathe. Not a bad champers, and I think honestly Vilmart offers some RATHER good value for what you get. This bottle was an 89.99, which IMO squeaks out the 90. (4496 views) | |
| Tasted by englishman's claret on 1/2/2020 & rated 92 points: I'm pleasantly surprised by the richness of the fruit and a caviar-like saltiness that together make this a satisfying champagne for an aperitif or accompaniment to dinner. Unusually characterful and successful for a NV. (5066 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 1/1/2020: Disgorged June 2017, 70% Chard, 30%PN. I'm finding the more recent bottles of the GC more to my liking, and has been my recent experience with the wine, last night's bottle showed the same citrusy intensity married with a candied apple and lime fruit impression. This particular disgorgement seems to have the right mix of pure, citrusy fruit and a seductiveness....and from a retaste 24 hours later from the bottle that had gone still, the wine shows a salinity that I had not sensed yesterday. This June 2017 disgorge is a really strong version of GC. (4879 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 12/31/2019 & rated 93 points: New Years Eve (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Light gold color. Drank a glass over 30 minutes. 70C, 30PN; Disgorged May 2014. This was even a notch better than the '08 Gimmonet Special Club for me. Great fruit, there such purity to this, crisp and very bright acrosss the palate, lemon and pear, yeast and dough with good minerality and length. Just lovely. (4603 views) | |
| Tasted by Fat1Wombat on 12/25/2019 & rated 92 points: No notes taken on the day so the memory is a little sketchy. Lovely depth and length of flavor. Meaty berry profile. Very impressive. (3111 views) | |
| Tasted by philmtl on 12/19/2019: Très belle surprise. Dégorgement novembre 2014. C'est riche, complexe et avec une bonne longueur. On y retrouve de la mie de pain, des agrumes est une belle minéralité sur de très fines bulles vigoureuses. De toute beauté. Un beau coup de coeur. (4061 views) | |
| Tasted by MC2 Wines on 12/13/2019: Half bottle to start dinner because who doesn't like to start a dinner with bubbles. This is also I feel like a wine that punches a bit above it's price point so it's not quite as painful to pay the mark-up at a restaurant. Toasty and interesting and drinking just fine. Tastes especially good on a Friday night as the first drink of the weekend. (4262 views) | |
| Tasted by MartinHn on 12/9/2019 & rated 91 points: Very nice as usually, some bread and red apples, hint of honey. (4329 views) | |
| Tasted by James Kim on 12/7/2019 & rated 90 points: Brief impressions from a wine tasting of current release. Almost a smoked cheese flavor initially then nice apples, lemons and minerals. Nice complexity and expression of flavors. 90+ (4184 views) | |
| Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 12/3/2019: Ok wine. Very acidic so OK with food but never really moved past primary at any temp. Disappointing. Would not buy again. (4456 views) | |
| Tasted by Elvis1969 on 11/24/2019 & rated 92 points: Från magnum på sonens 7-årsdag. (4419 views) | |
| Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/24/2019 & rated 89 points: Terry Theise Grower Champagne Tasting (Plum Market - Chicago IL): Walk around tasting. 2015 base plus reserve. Very Chardonnay driven flavors, textures and brightness. Medium weight, better length. Good+. (4882 views) | |
| Tasted by Sindreboto on 11/20/2019 & rated 93 points: Epler, sitrus, appelsin, baguette, honning, mandler og grapefrukt. Nydelig balanse, kjempebra konsentrasjon og lang sødmefull og frisk ettersmak. (4160 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 11/16/2019 & rated 91 points: (Disgorged in August 2017, base year 2013, 30% Chardonnay and 70% Pinot Noir, dosage 8 gr/l) Elegance and structured in a fine balance. This is good already now and should reward some extra post disgorgement time in the cellar as well. (Best with 2-6 years extra cellaring) (2983 views) | |
| Tasted by champagne99 on 11/8/2019: Provade på Sthlm Wine & Food. Upplever den som ganska söt men är bara 7g dosage. Lite syra. Inte såld. (3350 views) | |
| Tasted by MC2 Wines on 10/21/2019: Skurnik Tasting (Prince George Ballroom in NYC): Touch more butteriness and a bit of a heavier champagne esp coming off of the Pierre Gimmonet set which were very highly acidic. (5218 views) | |
| Tasted by julen789 on 10/16/2019 & rated 90 points: DG 06/2015 Very floral bouquet, ripe citrus, green apples, gunpowder, chalk, some bread and toasted nuts. Medium body, medium acidity. Very enjoyable, nice first experience with Vilmart. 90pt (4683 views) | |
| Tasted by acyso on 9/23/2019 & rated 90 points: Pausing for the Cause 2019 (Chicago, IL): From jeroboam. Awesome freshness with lovely acidity and brightness. Good concentration and complexity, but the dosage here sticks out a little bit, causing this to finish a little sweet. Pretty damn delicious all the same. (5880 views) | |
| Tasted by RolandMillie on 9/14/2019 & rated 92 points: Champagne Tasting: The 70% Chardonnay shows in this precise, elegant yet bracing citrus forward wine. Buzzing with energy and fine, long tiny bubbles. Favorite of evening easily. (5140 views) | |
| Tasted by peternelson on 9/5/2019: Biscuit, lemon tart, chalk, quite austere, light, with some richness in the mid-palate and cutting acidity. 70 Chard/30 PN. Not sure why blocking malo on Vilmart wines is such a good thing. They can be really abrasive. At the estate. (1951 views) | |
| Tasted by Pknut on 8/29/2019: Clean, light and fresh, even though this has been hiding in the cellar for three or four years, with hints of lemon-lime on the palate with a bit of cream soda. Not very complex. Disgorged June 2014. On the lawn at Tanglewood for Squeeze. (4908 views) | |
| Tasted by JOsgood on 8/17/2019: Delicious stuff. Tight bubbles that are food friendly. (4959 views) | |
| Tasted by Satoshi Nakamoto on 8/10/2019 & rated 89 points: Third time with this bottle. Blended with 2014 base. Fairly elegant and smoky. Lighter character. Quite unyielding and a tad unexciting, like the Rubis next to it. Poor showing for both bottles. Will not continue to buy. (5019 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 8/6/2019 & rated 92 points: Beautiful match with sushi and friends tonite. DG 12/2011. Vanilla bean, creme brulee, green apple, drizzled in honey. Delicious, drink now through 2025. (4886 views) | |
| Tasted by Elvis1969 on 7/29/2019 & rated 91 points: Från magnum på Annas födelsedag. (4978 views) | |
| Tasted by Aravind Asok on 7/28/2019: My final btl from this 06/14 disg lot. Lovely again. Notes from Day 3 open: rich nose with citrus, lemon curd, cream, some nuts. On the palate, fabulous acidity, pure citrus, some oxidative nutty notes, some cream, great density. Refreshing finish. Soft bubbles lift everything... (1929 views) | |
| Tasted by Bruce 1er on 7/22/2019 & rated 90 points: Disg. 12/17. Very solid, well crafted. Has a prominent citrus / grapefruit element in the finish. (1838 views) | |
| Tasted by Eagle9999 on 7/20/2019 & rated 92 points: Doft-bröd, gula o gröna äpplen, omogna krusbär, citrus Smak - hög syra, gr/gula äpplen, aprikos, grapefrukt, mineral, smakrik (4873 views) | |
| Tasted by tarheel17 on 7/15/2019: Winner of the tasting, nothing else came close. (5035 views) | |
| Tasted by brigcampbell on 7/13/2019: Blind: Thought this was a big house - Steve called Vilmart and sounded good to me. A couple thought grower but the slightly oxidized note with a sweet finish made me think this was in the higher dosage like 8g/l. I think it's actually 7. I thought there was some Pinot Meunier in here, there's a richness and good salinity. (4871 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 7/11/2019: Looks like a new disgorgement for me, as first time I have seen 2017. Disgorged June 2017, 70% Chard, 30% PN. Served blind. Flinty with a berry note on initial taste, with the two mixing in a cool contrast. I found the contrast and intensity most apparent when it was served cooler. Saline, pear and tart apple as the wine warms, and it also picked up some dosage presence that was not noticed when cooler. The acidity has the sweeter lime quality when the wine had lost most of its chill. In sum, this wine fooled me blind, seeming to be leaner and more chiseled so if you want that kind of affect, serve cooler in temp, or serve warmer if you want the fleshier, bit more unctuous quality to show. (5367 views) | |
| Tasted by Ewhite30 on 7/4/2019: Toasty notes on the nose, yeast and short bread cookie. Sea salt, ocean spray. Lots of bubbles, very effervescent. The fruit takes over on the palate, starting with sweet stone fruit - nectarine and peach - with underripe strawberries and tart green apple. Ginger spice. Lovely wine. (4785 views) | |
| Tasted by tarheel17 on 6/29/2019: Winner of the tasting, nothing else came close. (4702 views) | |
| Tasted by melvinyeowq on 6/24/2019: A really fun champagne to go with food, toasty brioche, green apple and some caramel on the finish. Bit candied but the sweetness was balanced by very high acidity. (5358 views) | |
| Tasted by chcook on 6/15/2019: brief note. this is delicious (4711 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 6/4/2019: 2017 disgorgement. Light color, fairly bubbly. Light weight, dry, lemony, mineral, on the austere side at this point. (2392 views) | |
| Tasted by LarsWineSherries on 5/12/2019 & rated 92 points: Excellent on all accounts. Great taste, not falling short of the Grand Annees of any well-known champagne houses. Right amount of carbonation, light hint of bloodorange in the glass. (4120 views) | |
| Tasted by Bakerbd on 4/28/2019 & rated 93 points: Disgorged Dec '15. Lemon curd, brioche, high acid, fine bead. Rich but balanced (5024 views) | |
| Tasted by Rune_73 on 4/27/2019 & rated 92 points: Such a lovely Champagne! A beauty.. (4619 views) | |
| Tasted by andrewdodd86 on 4/21/2019 & rated 95 points: Crisp apple, good acid, very elegant and velvety with great mousse. A new favorite. (3767 views) | |
| Tasted by rustyRudy on 4/21/2019 & rated 94 points: Light yellow, fine bubbles, earth and marzipan with white flowers on the nose, lemon curd, very tart, bone dry, with creamy lemon tart and Key lime pie on the finish. (4095 views) | |
| Tasted by thunberg on 4/1/2019 & rated 90 points: Basår 2015, reserve 13/14, 70 % ch, 30 % pn. Elektriskt rökig med en skön syra och stramt avslut. Gott. (3721 views) | |
| Tasted by Omar Khayyam on 3/24/2019 & rated 92 points: Excellent champagne with toasty notes, some tropical fruit, a creamy mousse and excellent energy. (3725 views) | |
| Tasted by maxima on 3/22/2019 & rated 93 points: Bu avec les FOUDUVIN du chapitre de Sherbrooke, Bulle, Meursault MikeLm et FrançoisD au resto AVV La Suite! Superbe bulles, quelques coche au dessus de leur Grande Réserve. Accord des plus réussis avec le plateau de fromages Québécois. Nez sur la brioche, la crême, les citrons, la pomme et l'air salin. En bouche, c'est complexe et élégant. Surtout des pommes et le citron, avec une pointe de beurre, la brioche et les notes de levures. Excellent! Infos additionnelles: Au cœur de la Montagne de Reims, la Maison Vilmart occupe 11 hectares de vignobles plantés en chardonnay (70 %) et pinot noir (30 %). Assemblant les récoltes 2011, 2012 et 2013 et élevée 10 mois en foudre de chêne. (4210 views) | |
| Tasted by garambler on 3/9/2019 & rated 93 points: Friends shared this before their 3/9/19 dinner (Linguine with Clams). It had a clean, fresh nose of floral, pastry, pear, apple and lemon curd aromas. The palate was crisp and lively with flavors of pear, apple toast and lemon curd and vanilla. (3406 views) | |
| Tasted by Stevelayden on 3/8/2019 & rated 91 points: NV, Dec 2015 disgorgement. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no expert on grower champagne. My tastes usually run towards the sweeter side in wine so the Extra-Brut or Brute Nature styles often featured among small growers isn’t usually my preference. But one grower I’ve come to appreciate is Vilmart, because although his wines are solidly in Brut territory as far as dosage is concerned, their generosity of fruit makes them quite enjoyable for me. I’ve had a couple different disgorgements of this non-vintage wine and they tend to be quite a bit more variable than a lot of growers. Perhaps when it comes to champagne I’m more used to homogeneity of the larger house styles, especially in NV blends. And this DEC 2015 version runs pretty middle of the pack for me. Again, beautiful fruit gives this a richness that belies it’s low dosage. Quite effervescent, even after being open a few days. At a price point somewhat above the generic Veuve Cliquot or Moët crowd (I paid $70) it’s a solid pick for celebratory evenings that don’t break the bank. (4776 views) | |
| Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/3/2019 & rated 88 points: Raid the Braxton Cellar (Braxton Cellar - Libertyville IL): Small glass, brief note from memory. February 2017 disgorgement, 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Cross-section of apple with toasted baguette. Good weight. Best to enjoy young. (5330 views) | |
| Tasted by dave747400 on 2/25/2019 & rated 92 points: With roast chicken et al, P&P, consumed over 2 hours. Wow. Mildly bready nose & palate upon opening, but developing intensity with air & as the temperature increased over the two hours the bottle survived. Last glass at nearly room temperature was wonderfully round, full of bakery elements and fresh acidity. Sadly this wasn't a magnum! (4491 views) | |
| Tasted by ant-1 on 2/24/2019: A bien paru aujourd’hui ! Vineux, caressant, de la pomme confite et acidulée, long. Délicieux ! (4292 views) | |
| Tasted by asteff on 2/24/2019 & rated 94 points: Enjoyable and well balanced (3224 views) | |
| Tasted by Aravind Asok on 2/9/2019: Disg. 06/14. Loads of sweet peach, bruised apple, vanilla, beautiful toast. On the palate, great acidity, with more sweet apple, vanilla, zingy and tasty. Fantastic richness, and the bubbles lift the fruit so well. (2066 views) | |
| Tasted by 1W2T on 2/2/2019 & rated 90 points: Sparat denna för att se utvecklingen och riktigt nöjd! Härligt bubbel!! Denna flaska var deg. i Nov 2015! Köp fler och lägg undan vid tillfälle!! (3046 views) | |
| Tasted by MLipton on 1/29/2019: Opened tonight because we wanted a vinous Champagne, and man did it deliver. Great mouthfeel and red apple fruit with a delicate mousse and pinpoint vivacity. (4462 views) | |
| Tasted by Bruce 1er on 1/21/2019 & rated 90 points: Very nicely balanced with good fruit, acid. Notable citrus element. Fine mousse. (2971 views) | |
| Tasted by jviz on 1/20/2019 & rated 92 points: Very good champagne for the price point. I enjoyed it more than bollinger and pol roger NV at about the same dollar amount. This 70% chardonnay / 30% PN showed itself young (disgorged 9/2016) with orange marzipan, yellow apple, and raw almond. Good complexity and purity, with the dosage tuned in just right for a smooth dismount. Not designed for the fans of laser acidity or steely minerals, but clearly a wine of class with nice breadth. (2282 views) | |
| Tasted by Arottenstein on 1/19/2019: Jan 17 disgorgement. Delicious. Lemon, lime, toffee, and toasted almond. Incredibly primary and young but electric and fun. Really glad I grabbed this tonight. (3820 views) | |
| Tasted by aquacongas on 1/18/2019 & rated 90 points: Drank it blindly from Vilmart's cellar, 9 years of degorgement. vintages 05/06/07 Nicely balanced, still grapefruit notes and some hunts of nuts. A little short in the finish. 90 (3079 views) | |
| Tasted by Will Devize on 1/8/2019 & rated 91 points: 70% chard / 30% PN. Concentrated with great tension and verve. Citrus-based flavour profile. The midpalate shows a strong mineral core. Good persistence. Another two years wouldn't do this any harm. (4272 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 1/6/2019 & rated 94 points: Out of magnum this is a different wine complex so long and super creamy layers of goodness. (4069 views) | |
| Tasted by Neecies on 1/2/2019: Disgorged 6/17. Complex, full-spectrum minerality, exceptional balance and class, with, as someone else noted, the flavors of a white burg. Excellent. (2826 views) | |
| Tasted by 560 B&W on 1/1/2019 & rated 93 points: Lots going on here. Complex and rich without being cloying. 70/30 chard/pinot noir. Disgorged Feb 2017. 12.5% (2716 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 1/1/2019 & rated 93 points: New Years Day: Vrai Champagne, Third Annual Edition: This was a beauty this afternoon. Always a favorite and one of the top N/V's year in and year out, this was a particularly good bottle. This shows the typical Vilmart signature, lovely fruit, pear and tart, crisp apple, mouthwatering acidity, crisp clean stone minerality, excellent concentration and a finessed style. Love it. 92+ to 93pts. (4421 views) | |
| Tasted by dhp. on 12/31/2018 & rated 84 points: Disgorged Dec 2015, I believe is the 2013 base? hint of oak, nice bit of lemon curd on the end, but this is a wine that I liked best immediately after the pour, and got more disjointed with every minute in the glass. The finish got a little more acidic and short. It's "big" but not too big, so i don't think it's the specific character of the wine. I have one bottle of the 2014 base and another bottle of this disgorgement date. I'll try hold on for a few years to try again (3381 views) | |
| Tasted by prof b on 12/31/2018: This had some age on it despite being an NV. I really enjoyed its development, but didn't take any notes. (3500 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 12/30/2018: Some Excellent Champagne Values to Close Out the Year (SF Wine Trading Company): Disgorged February, 2017. Very pale. Fine, frothy, lemony, and quite dry. Although there is apparently 30% Pinot Noir in the blend, I would have guessed Blanc de Blancs since the Chardonnay component is that strong. Excellent now, but this will age gracefully. (2411 views) | |
| Tasted by salil on 12/30/2018 & rated 89 points: I've normally not been the biggest fan of this bottling, but this particular bottle - with a fair bit of age (disgorged in 2007) - was damn good. Brightly fruited with plenty of yeasty notes, a touch of creaminess, and an intense stony minerality - almost graphite-like note on the nose, nicely rounded and easy to drink, (3873 views) | |
| Tasted by fred o. on 12/29/2018: 70% chardonnay, 30% pinot noir. disgorged 12/2016. already out for a while, so when poured no bubbles; light golden color. Nose light brioche/yeast; floral. Palate tart red berries with pronounced acidity, yet a pleasing richness on the body. Very drinkable and pleasing. 92 pts (2967 views) | |
| Tasted by Justin S on 12/22/2018 & rated 91 points: Very strong acidity leads the way into green and red apple flavors, with a touch of toast and bitter minerality rounding off the finish. Wonderfully full bead as always. I think this disgorgement (June 2016) needs another year or two to come together. (3678 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 12/15/2018: Don't know the disgorgement here, but terrific, focused, orange peel and minerals. Bracing and just perceptible dosage. Really liked this. (2402 views) | |
| Tasted by acyso on 12/13/2018 & rated 90 points: HDH December auction; 12/13/2018-12/15/2018 (Chicago, IL): A champagne with tons of inflections of white fruit. The richness and dosage shows here (and is very much enjoyed). A heavier style, but sufficient acidity to keep this fresh. Quite sappy and intense, broad and slightly oxidative. (5585 views) | |
| Tasted by Burgundy Al on 12/13/2018 & rated 88 points: Wines Tasted at HDH Auction; 12/13/2018-12/15/2018 (Spiaggia - Chicago IL): Small glass, brief note. Shows both Chardonnay and Pinot character. Good weight and length, overall nicely enjoyable. (4945 views) | |
| Tasted by bacchus of knockholt on 12/11/2018 & rated 90 points: Lots of complexity on the nose and mouth and absolutely delicious. (1981 views) | |
| Tasted by Bob23 on 12/7/2018 & rated 91 points: Wife adored it. Toasty, rounded, Chardonnay (3266 views) | |
| Tasted by fred o. on 12/2/2018: Disgorged 9/2016, 12.5% abv. Light golden with light bubbles. Nose light brioche, golden fruits. Palate some waxy flavor initially, broad yellow fruits, bright acidity, good richness. Great class overall, outstanding value, very drinkable now but doubt could develop even more with some more time. 92 pts (4495 views) | |
| Tasted by yinha on 11/30/2018 & rated 91 points: Dec 15 disgorgement date - drinking beautifully. Quite elegant and captivating. (4359 views) | |
| Tasted by Champagneinhand on 11/23/2018 & rated 91 points: Similar to other notes. But I’m questioning whether the price tag for this MV/NV is worth buying it again. I know what NV I really like and MC, VC, Roederer and Pol Roger make as good if not better in a different style for far less than $50US. Still the Vilmart is good but I think it’s a darling that’s tariffs are unjustified. (4378 views) | |
| Tasted by sunnylea57 on 11/12/2018 & rated 90 points: Clean and lemony. Enjoyable but painfully young. (4911 views) | |
| Tasted by acyso on 11/11/2018 & rated 88 points: Grower Champagnes at Plum Market (Chicago, IL): 8 g/L dosage. Sweet and juicy, and some good freshness on the palate from the fruit. A touch blowsy, and the fruit profile is a bit more candied than I'd like. (5281 views) | |
| Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/11/2018 & rated 89 points: Knightsbridge Annual Holiday Burgundy/Champagne Tasting and Sale (Northbrook, IL): Tasting, brief note. Current release, 2013 base. 60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot. Good weight and fruit, also prob better in another year. Very good textures, especially on finish. (5587 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 11/1/2018: He likes to rise porches. The second tier wine. That is really crisp and clean. I like it! (4401 views) | |
| Tasted by Champagneinhand on 10/27/2018 & rated 92 points: Disgorged 10/14. Solid effort from Vilmart. Apples, toast and autolytic flavors and a nice mousse. I wish I could have had multiple glasses. (4273 views) | |
| Tasted by Satoshi Nakamoto on 10/20/2018 & rated 93 points: Fried Chicken and Champagne Event: I was really impressed with this wine’s showing (2012 blend). My previous bottle in August offered a completely different experience. That bottle was tightly coiled and only fairly expressive towards the end, but it was still crisp and elegant. This bottle had a white Burg feel to it, making it unlike all the other Champagnes I had that evening. It had a moderately smoky nose, but had a very crisp, balanced, and energetic body with lean notes of white fruit and lemon. It was just drinking beautifully and really left this signature expression that resonated with me. If all Vilmart GC bottles were like this, I’d buy cases. (3261 views) | |
| Tasted by fred o. on 10/20/2018: 09 base. Light slate straw. Nose ripe yellow fruits; lightly yeasty. Palate rounded great acidity, orange peach, light brioche, good richness yet great balance. Great class and drinking very well right now. 93 pts (4030 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 10/5/2018 & rated 92 points: (Disgorged in June 2015, 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir from 30 year old vines) Light yellow colour with a fine stream of bubbles. Lovely nose showing incipient maturity with honey, citrus and minerals at first before opening up showing minerals and hints of fresh cut grass and mint. Still fresh palate with lovely intense citrus acidity and maturing yellow apples with a creamy mid before the long lasting concentrated and precise finish. This has opened up very nicely with a few years of extra cellar time and should keep evolving over the coming decade as well.. make sure to bot drink this too chilled and preferably from a bit wider Champagne glasses to really give it the chance to reveal its innermost secrets! Just kept getting better and better for every new sip! (Probably best with 3-8 years of extra cellaring) (4323 views) | |
| Tasted by Burgundynick on 9/29/2018 & rated 91 points: Really good. Very nice champers, with a bit of body and lots of soul. 91 points (2556 views) | |
| Tasted by amateurwino on 9/29/2018 & rated 91 points: Delicious- consistent with house style - balanced but has some tongue-coating richness. (2960 views) | |
| Tasted by RajivAyyangar on 9/24/2018 & rated 88 points: IMW 2018 Champagne - Walk-Around Tasting (Hyatt, San Francisco): RM-grower - distinct noble reduction. High acid. Otherwise balanced. (3095 views) | |
| Tasted by brigcampbell on 9/22/2018: Really good value for a big house. Tempered green apple and light mouthfeel. I like almost the entire vilmart portfolio. (4271 views) | |
| Tasted by kfinsrud on 9/22/2018 & rated 91 points: Gogget juni 2013. Trolig mye 09 base i denne. Bra trøkk i denne, flott moden frukt. Runder pent av med moderat dosage. Lettdrukket. (4359 views) | |
| Tasted by Deadhead on 9/9/2018 & rated 92 points: May 2014 disgorgement. Love it! (4130 views) | |
| Tasted by devraj on 8/29/2018 & rated 93 points: Light yellow in color with vigorous small beads. Aggressive aromas of toast, yeast, nut oils and orchard pit fruits vie for attention. Quite masculine and broad shouldered on the palate shows of salty minerals, toasted almonds, underripe orchard pit fruits, excellent acidity and a long lip smacking and saliva inducing finish. (4198 views) | |
| Tasted by Baron Slick on 8/25/2018 & rated 94 points: Absolutely gorgeous. Disgorged June 2016. Discreet and elegant aromatics offer notes of citrus, fresh baked croissants, and a lick of salt. Tight and assertive on the palate, yet there is a seamless sophistication to the vibrant, green apple, yellow plum, and crushed rock flavors. A crisp, infinitesimal bead and scintillating acidity cut through the silky, creamy texture like a razor sharp katana. Closes with power, intensity, and complexity on the mouthwatering finish. Outstanding. (4123 views) | |
| Tasted by chcook on 8/12/2018: tough to tell exactly but seemed to be disgorged in '10. this was fantastic. opened and ready right out of the gate (2606 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 8/9/2018 & rated 92 points: Disgorged 12/16 a blend of 505 13 25% 11/12 THIS WINE is delightfully elegant creamy and rich disgorgement is becoming ever more important.. (4469 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 8/5/2018: So, we had a bottle of this last night and the back label data is an exact match to the bottle I tasted during my recent visit to Vilmart (see my note from May 2018). Green apple, with a touch of sweetness, and good delineation from the acidity. The finish on this remains the feature as to why I like this wine. (5068 views) | |
| Tasted by csimm on 8/4/2018 & rated 94 points: Sine Qua Non (SQN) Magnum Extravaganza + Bevan, Mike Smith, Sparkling/Champagne, and others (Calistoga): 70/30 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir. Disgorged September 2016. Clean and crisp, like an extra brut with its chalky layering interwoven between the beautiful core of strawberry-lemon and white stone fruit flavors. A slamming body, with a focus and delineation of flavors that elevated this wine to the next level. For an NV, this thing was firing on all cylinders. Room for aging, but I was loving how this was performing as a PnP right now. No real oxidative characteristics that I could detect, and certainly drinking younger than the older sparklers in the lineup, but man was this monkey climbing all over the palate with its energetic and tiered flavors. The cut on this wine was especially wonderful. Holding another couple of years might still be ideal. 93-94+ points with possible upside after 2020+. (6389 views) | |
| Tasted by Satoshi Nakamoto on 8/3/2018 & rated 91 points: Drank at Osawa Sushi in Pasadena with Lily. This is a blend with the lauded 2012 vintage. It needed a lot of time to open up, and it only started to really shine towards the end of our three hour dinner. Initially tight, I could have confused this with a domestic effort. It had fine acidity and balance, but a great deal of restraint. However, towards the end of the meal, it blossomed into an amazing wine that was reminiscent of a nice BdB (think apples, orchard fruit, brioche, hazelnut). Since this bottle is so young, I say give this bottle the Krug treatment— open it and starting drinking in a few hours. This bottle should definitely age well. I’d love to revisit it in 7-8 years. For now, it’s an exceptional bottle that’s clearly hiding a bit too much. (2784 views) | |
| Tasted by Kriz on 7/23/2018 & rated 90 points: Great nose. Lot's of apple and a razorsharp palate. Fresh green apples and lemon there. Highly acidic, very fresh and I like it. (2002 views) | |
| Tasted by gkpaoli on 7/20/2018: Lovely wine, delicious (3201 views) | |
| Tasted by amateurwino on 7/15/2018 & rated 91 points: Delicious as always - balanced in the Vilmart style. (2689 views) | |
| Tasted by mwneil on 7/14/2018 & rated 93 points: Tasted at Astor wines with Pierre Gimonnet B D B and Aubry Fils brut. this wine stood out, complex, good bubbles, lots of flavor, nicely structured. will drink again. (4356 views) | |
| Tasted by Elvis1969 on 6/30/2018 & rated 91 points: Från magnum. (4764 views) | |
| Tasted by SimonG on 6/20/2018 & rated 88 points: 12:16 disgorgement. Mid weight, reasonably vinous. Consistent with previous bottles. Midway in style between aperitif and food. Decent. *** (4639 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 6/14/2018 & rated 92 points: Single Blind Chablis Grand Cru Le Clos (Octo Fish Bar, St. Paul, MN): Light golden color. Drank a glass over 30 minutes. Of the four Champagnes tonight, this stood out. I have not been drinking this as much as the Grand Reserve lately, and I have to ask myself why not. Yes, the GR gets very, very close most of the time and it is a great value, but the GC kicks it up another notch. I loved this tonight, rich and full bodied, without being heavy, yeast, pear, citrus peel, bright green apples, balanced and very energetic. Delicious. 92 to 92+pts. (4672 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 6/8/2018 & rated 93 points: Delicious always a great value... (4234 views) | |
| Tasted by Elvis1969 on 6/2/2018 & rated 92 points: Från jero och magnum på Lisas fest. Underbar! (4391 views) | |
| Tasted by maxima on 5/31/2018 & rated 92 points: Encore une autre superbe bouteille de cette belle bulle ce weekend. Encore mieux...long et vineux, sur les biscuits et la mie de pain avec des citons et du silex, long et savoureux. EXCELLENT! (4429 views) | |
| Tasted by dkentaustin on 5/30/2018 & rated 95 points: Toasted bread and pine nuts with sweet lemon meringue. Small, fine bubbles. Drinking great! Consume now and buy more (4182 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 5/27/2018 & rated 92 points: Delicious, as always. Took to Traverse City and consumed with dear friends. Lovely. (4054 views) | |
| Tasted by Burgundy Al on 5/17/2018 & rated 88 points: Casual (Mostly) Burg Dinner with Friends (Inovasi - Lake Bluff IL): December 2016 disgorgement, 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Bright orchard fruit with good+ length and textures, just a slightly tart finish I found somewhat distracting. Perhaps better in the future as it softens? (4580 views) | |
| Tasted by rossi.wine on 5/15/2018 & rated 92 points: Disgorged Jan 2017. Tasted next to NV Grand Reserve. Fresher, brighter in comparison, lots of white (stone) fruit, citrus fruit, crushed stones. On the palate very precise and vibrant without being austere or thin. Lots of chalky minerality. Very long and persistent. Excellent. 91-93 (4094 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 5/14/2018: Disgorged 12/2016. 70% Chard 30% PN. Base is 2012/13/14. Dosage 8 g/l. The wood presence begins to show in this wine for me, add a light aroma and toasty quality. Citrus, orange oil, honey and apple, showing richer than the Grand Reserve that we tasted before it, yet the spine of acidity helps to carry the richer quality. Finishes with caramel, citrus and lemon, all very refined and balanced. This showed very well. (4483 views) | |
| Tasted by Deadhead on 4/29/2018 & rated 92 points: Love this juice! May 2014 disgorgement. (3924 views) | |
| Tasted by MLipton on 4/28/2018: Wowza. I agree with others that this has a lot of BdB character, but it also has power and richness that I attribute to the Pinot Noir. A powerful core of citrus fruit is framed by rich, creamy mousse. No overt toastiness and zippy acidity are right up our alley for our preferences in fizz. Powerful enough to pair with quails and olives (no pineapple -- sorry, Mayakovsky). (3739 views) | |
| Tasted by angryphoton on 4/28/2018 & rated 90 points: Needed to warm up a bit to open, very good weight and depth. Has a slightly higher dosage but acidity keeps it fresh, would be better in 2 to 3 years. (2301 views) | |
| Tasted by ant-1 on 4/23/2018: Dégorgé fin 2015, année de base 2012 ? A vieilli en succursale. Ne semble pas déviant. Bien fait mais pas de wow. Peu de notes. Caressant avec malgré tout une belle structure. Encore ? Non, me paraît trop cher. Réessayer avec une autre année de base peut-être. (4320 views) | |
| Tasted by jmoore431 on 4/3/2018 & rated 93 points: Beautiful lemon creme nose and palate; fresh yet relaxed, soft and elegant. Seems very Blanc de Blanc-ish but is 70/30 blend. Disgorgment June 2014. Delicious! (2041 views) | |
| Tasted by Aravind Asok on 3/30/2018: Disgorged 6/14. I think based on 06 vintage. Loads of bubbles at first. Needed some time in glass to calm down. Beautiful, rich nose with cream, meyer lemon, a touch of graphite. On the palate, rich with loads of sweet apple, and lemon. Tangy finish, very nice. (2161 views) | |
| Tasted by mflesh on 2/15/2018 & rated 92 points: Drank this with a few people. This wine has very nice Tiny Bubbles, darker amber color, nice lemon curd, some Peach and a hint of citrus, tart notes, sweet finish. Dry to the sides of the mouth. A little nutty to towards the Finish. Very nice, and wish I had a few bottles but kind of murdered this one I feel about two or three years too early. Very enjoyable and a very nice way to end the day, so I'm not complaining! (2163 views) | |
| Tasted by silton on 2/10/2018 & rated 91 points: November 2015 disgorgement, 70% Chardonnay 30%PN. Green apple nose offset by a bit of yeasty honeydew. A fine bead gave a creamy lift to the lemony core, with minerals and nectarine on the periphery. Youthful but not eager, obvious, or unrefined. Would be a great house Champagne if were a bit cheaper. Great with a somewhat spicy batch of sushi. (4435 views) | |
| Tasted by bushrandall on 1/18/2018: Disgorged 2014. Super fine mousse. Almost fluffy. Acid-driven--I too wouldn't have disagreed if someone pegged this as BdB. Bright and powerful, but almost effortlessly light. Lots of citrus, chalk, stone, and very, very light yeast. No signs of age or bruised fruit characteristics. Classy stuff. (4447 views) | |
| Tasted by LT98 on 1/14/2018 & rated 91 points: Really a lovely wine for it's price. Nice brioche and yeast notes, but restrained with a quiet elegance. I tend to like a leaner dryer style, but I would gladly have this again. (2550 views) | |
| Tasted by christyler on 1/9/2018 & rated 91 points: 50% 14 / 25% 13 / 25% 12 Very light color - would have pegged as all chardonnay. Somewhat shy on the nose. The palate is full of acid and very precise. Plenty of fruit, but it's very lemony. More fun with food and could probably use a few years to settle down. (4677 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 1/6/2018 & rated 93 points: So consistent always elegant complex gorgeous (4223 views) | |
| Tasted by Rupert on 1/1/2018: A bit reticent tonight, I thought, though fine and balanced (4445 views) | |
| Tasted by the godfather on 12/31/2017: Super delicious as always with this juice (3832 views) | |
| Tasted by JOsgood on 12/31/2017: Love this stuff. Opens up great with a bit of air. Lots of solid materials on the palate. (3967 views) | |
| Tasted by Deadhead on 12/26/2017 & rated 92 points: May 2014 disgorgement. Outstanding NV champagne! (3875 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 12/24/2017 & rated 91 points: From 75cl, batch 11 12. A super bottle, with the green - turning to red - apple and ginger recorded in my TN of 04.02.2017. Very long, penetrating acidity, wonderful balance. 91(-92)P (3914 views) | |
| Tasted by Villon on 12/23/2017 & rated 91 points: Très bon champagne. (3950 views) | |
| Tasted by pkbowen on 12/9/2017 & rated 85 points: 2017 Farmer Fizz (West Side Wines (West Hartford, CT)): Tasted at West Side Wines' (West Hartford, CT) "Farmer Fizz" annual grower Champagne event. An absolute new oak bomb on the nose. Sawn lumber. Some lees influence, but the oak treatment absolutely dominates the wine and smothers any fruit. Nice balancing acid for structure, though. "Good-to-very good," 85/100. (2457 views) | |
| Tasted by Björkkulla Lund on 12/9/2017 & rated 91 points: Dégorgé Sep 2015. 70%CH 30%PN. Straight forward with lemon curd in the nose and quite some acidity in the palate. Little yeast. Very enjoyable as apéro. (2606 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 12/2/2017 & rated 92 points: Wonderful notes of vanilla bean, creamsicle, tart apple and lime, with a crazy-thick mousse and notes of toast points on the long and alluring finish. I love this NV, great with sushi tonite. (4512 views) | |
| Tasted by JoeD83 on 11/30/2017 & rated 91 points: Great acidity with yellow Apple and melon. Was a hit with my lady. (4552 views) | |
| Tasted by Saxman1984 on 11/24/2017: If I had to describe this wine in one word, it would be elegant. This particular bottle has been resting for three years in my wine basement, hence it may be a slightly different experience from what you may have. A very fine bead, followed by toasty aromas, citrus blossom, and hazelnuts in the nose. The palate is creamy, with roasted apple and hints of lime. A very relaxing wine with my post Thanksgiving dinner. (4510 views) | |
| Tasted by MAXIMUM SATISFACTION on 11/23/2017 & rated 93 points: Disgorged November 2015. On the sweeter side with plenty ripe fruit. Nonetheless come of crisp and clean. Very good. (4579 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 10/2/2017 & rated 92 points: Lonny Might Be Turning Sixty (Tilia, Mpls): Light gold color. Drank a 1.75 oz pour over 30 minutes. Always a favorite this bottle, delivered a more fruit driven expression, bright and crisp on the palate and nose with fresh cut Fall apples and pear, some citrus on the palate, stone mineral notes and good density. (5957 views) | |
| Tasted by RajivAyyangar on 9/25/2017 & rated 91 points: IMW 2017 Champagne - Walk-Around Tasting (Hyatt, San Francisco): Long. Pronounced autolysis with slight development. Oxidative style (I believe that, like Krug, they have some old barrel aging but do somewhat reductive winemaking). Cinnamon pastry dough. Long finish. Mineral. Aromatic. (4538 views) | |
| Tasted by Matt T on 9/21/2017 & rated 92 points: Zachys Opening Celebration (Washington DC): A real standout of the night. This was really well balanced with the pinot noir adding a nice heft to this wine. Elegant and punches above its weight. Really great value wine. (5063 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 9/15/2017 & rated 92 points: So consistent perfect every time (4387 views) | |
| Tasted by ChateauLaFeet on 9/15/2017 & rated 91 points: Nose of citrus and honeydew. Bright on the palate with green apple and custard. Clean, refreshing finish. Spectacular all around. (4572 views) | |
| Tasted by Rezy13 on 9/9/2017: Gigondas Tasting (Roswell, GA): Loads of green apple, richer and more luxurious than most, almost to a Special Club level, hinting at almonds, lots of mineral; good. (4882 views) | |
| Tasted by Gargantua on 8/31/2017: Sept 2015 disgorge. Rich and muscular with weight offset by tangy acid. Glass residuals smell like rich Chablis. Nice! (4038 views) | |
| Tasted by JulianSkeels on 8/31/2017 & rated 92 points: This is Vilmar's base chardonnay blend - 70% C, 30% PN. Really good value, perhaps the best of the entire range. Very fine mousse, combined with great fruit intensity and just the right dossage (8gr) to make this refreshing without food. Really well made with good white flower aromatics. This is make in large neutral casks, and lacks the oak hints from the premium/vintage charonnay bottlings (in barrels with average of 3yrs age). Drinks now, and will improve for 2yrs (no need to wait longer). FANTASTIC VALUE. 92pts (4231 views) | |
| Tasted by JOsgood on 8/30/2017 & rated 93 points: This was rocking! So vibrant and tense on the palate. Lengthy palate persistence and perfect with grilled halibut. 92-93 (3951 views) | |
| Tasted by Rupert on 8/27/2017 & rated 90 points: Rich, ripe, balanced, very more-ish (4020 views) | |
| Tasted by MC2 Wines on 8/26/2017: Off the wine list at Hugos in Portland Maine. This was exactly what I was looking for. A tasty champagne that would pair well across a number of different courses including clam, tuna, and a take on pork schnitzel of sorts. Has an almost sweetness on the front profile but finished very dry. Only complaint might have been the bubbles were a bit intense. Fine, but rather in your face. (3704 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 8/19/2017: Grower/Producer Bubbly Event (Todd Frenchie's Place): Disgrd-10/2015, 70% C/30% PN. Lovely. Great depth. Bit of wood on the aromatic, Lemon. Love the weight, creamy lemon peel. This drinks complete and lively and for the cost, I want to look at picking up a few again for the cellar. (4852 views) | |
| Tasted by Eric Guido on 8/12/2017 & rated 92 points: The nose showed rich stone fruits, minerals, dried florals, savory dried meats, and hints of melon. On the palate I found intense, zesty bubbles with wave after wave of minerals and ripe apple. It was energetic with excellent weight, finishing long and zesty. (2488 views) | |
| Tasted by WEB,III on 8/11/2017 & rated 91 points: 11/15 Disgorgement...delicious, barrel fermented style. (4133 views) | |
| Tasted by mwneil on 7/31/2017 & rated 92 points: Unique tasting Champagne, very tart, not sure if this is the green taste vinous mentioned, complex flavors, lots of bubbles, touch of oak, light to medium bodied but not a quaffer, opened up as it warmed up, drank with veal with pasta, might drink again , drank for wife's birthday. (4356 views) | |
| Tasted by MAOC on 7/25/2017: Similar to showing 6 months ago, but felt a bit leaner and actually more disjointed to me. This is the 2011 base (Lot 0613) and I think the poor vintage hampers this wine's potential. I am not sure leaving these will help much, but maybe worth a go **(1/2) (4416 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 7/15/2017: L03 10. Ahhh... time has been well to this bottle 2010 disgorgement. Lots of mineral and toasted snapped kernel. Invisible acid. A testament to aging non-vintage wines. Sandalwood. Still very youthful, loads of complexity. Amazing bottle of wine. Generous and racy. How do you!?! Showing, really, no signs trailing off, last glass was best, 2 hours in. (4299 views) | |
| Tasted by kuumies on 7/10/2017: Damn these Vilmart wines age at a glacial place! This 11/12 disgorgement is so youthful still. Toasty and smoky on the nose with notes of green apple, lime and butter. The mousse is big, dense and persistent. Quite rich yet totally dry and highly acidic. Somewhat developed with notes of apple, toast and torrefaction. Finishes spicy and a bit angular. This is so obviously a case of "not there yet". Give it 3-5 years and it will be superb. (4397 views) | |
| Tasted by KindCaptain on 6/26/2017 & rated 93 points: Lemon curd, toasted baguette, faint hint of mustard seed. Very pleasant, light colored straw yet deep and lasting on the tongue. Very enjoyable. (2771 views) | |
| Tasted by MAXIMUM SATISFACTION on 6/24/2017 & rated 91 points: Light golden color. Clean and lean. Lots of citrus and minerals. Disgorged September 2015. (4443 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 6/17/2017 & rated 93 points: So good creamy rich almost as good as the vintage. Replay lovely. Disgorge June 15 (4133 views) | |
| Tasted by retired_and_roving on 6/13/2017: A week in Paris - with a side trip to Reims; 6/8/2017-6/14/2017: Tasting visit to Vilmart & Cie. Very nice aperitif style champagne, clean and crisp with fine mousse, lemon/lime and wet gravel. (3344 views) | |
| Tasted by MWiking on 5/31/2017 & rated 93 points: provade en flaska som legat 5-6 år i källaren på restaurang igår och vinet var helt fantastiskt bra. minttoner blandades med en härligt åldrad känsla och en riktigt djup och fin doft, faktiskt ett helt underbart vin som jag kommer dricka igen nästa gång jag går tillbaka till samma restaurang. Toppklass. hittade tyvärr ingen notering om exakt dekorering. (4488 views) | |
| Tasted by seijaro on 5/29/2017 & rated 93 points: A terrific NV Champagne, better than the Pol Roger and Cliquot we usually favor... this will become our house bubbly :) (4390 views) | |
| Tasted by Uappel on 5/23/2017 & rated 85 points: Ung, men fyllig. Fin mousse och syra. Skall lagras (2222 views) | |
| Tasted by walkerjfw on 5/23/2017: Dinner organized by Mark T - Generous group of wine enthusiasts, BYO evening, outstanding chef's tasting meal (Vic's Restaurant - New York City): Break in between flights, this one brought by Jeff. 70% chardonnay, 30% pinot. Crisp and refreshing palate, my first experience with it. Classic orchard, yeast and brioche profile. Medium finish. (3175 views) | |
| Tasted by Burgundy Al on 5/23/2017 & rated 89 points: Young Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs Dinner (Formento's - Chicago IL): Disgorged December 2014. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and the Chardonnay is really shining here. Ripe apple with slightly sweet spice and big mousse/ textures, perhaps not perfectly finessed. Good length and power. (4838 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 5/13/2017 & rated 93 points: Delicious. See previous TN. (3941 views) | |
| Tasted by Collector1855 on 4/30/2017 & rated 95 points: Champagne - 100 Vintage and NV Champagne; 12/15/2015-12/15/2020: Discrete but complex aromas of apple, pear with a bit of bakery, quince. Soft perlage, good acidity, medium-long finish. (5951 views) | |
| Tasted by LFCHALA on 4/22/2017 & rated 92 points: Very Good (3843 views) | |
| Tasted by thunberg on 4/10/2017 & rated 91 points: @Champagne på Svenskt Tenn 2017 (4125 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 4/6/2017 & rated 92 points: Split bottle over dinner at New Scenic Cafe. No detailed notes. Consistent with recent bottles. (4281 views) | |
| Tasted by mortenva on 3/5/2017 & rated 91 points: Modne røde epler, toast. Frisk, og veldig god! (4487 views) | |
| Tasted by Elvis1969 on 2/25/2017 & rated 89 points: Från en mycket snygg jerobutelj. Lite för ung men fortfarande mycket bra. (4611 views) | |
| Tasted by jerhardt on 2/20/2017: This bottle has a bit more than 10 years on it now, and it is evolving very nicely. Polar opposite of the '04 Salon this was coming on the heels of. Robust and full bodied, with a spice note that I find characteristic of Vilmart. Very good. (4503 views) | |
| Tasted by skinut on 2/14/2017 & rated 92 points: Complex , brioche with some citrus (lemony) overtones. Nice balance with the complexity. Multiple fine and active beads. I really like the style on the palate. Would hold up to some complex foods. (4304 views) | |
| Tasted by Bakerbd on 2/10/2017 & rated 94 points: Pear, baked apple, lemon zest. Powerful but light on its feet. Med + acid, med body, fine bead. Needed 30 min to open. Disgorged 9/15. Loved this. (4372 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 2/9/2017 & rated 90 points: (Disgorged in June 2015) A bit more harsh than last bottle, but still very good and with an extra day with 2/3 bottle left it gets better showing a more smooth palate. Lovely! Citrus, smokiness, hazelnuts and a long fresh finish. (3787 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 2/4/2017 & rated 91 points: Batch L11 12, purchased summer 2013 at cellar door. From 75cl, shrunken and smelly Champagne cork, wine completely unaffected. Cox Orange apple; a touch of ginger, the apple fruit gets redder and riper on the mid-palate, long, ruby grapefruit-tingling finish. Two minutes after swallowing I still have the impression that someone has been peeling ripe Texas grapefruit at the table (and this is in cold Germany, where there is no grapefruit worth eating). A wonderful bottle. 91P (3850 views) | |
| Tasted by soyhead on 1/28/2017: Nose - peach, apple Mouth - crisp, clean, light peach, less autolytic than I prefer. Disgorgement Sept 2015 (3924 views) | |
| Tasted by HowardNZ on 1/13/2017 & rated 91 points: Chardonnay 70%, Pinot Noir 30%. Disgorgement June 2015. The website does not say but I understand that this Champagne is 2011, 2012 and 2013 fruit. Ten months in large oak casks and barriques, no malolactic fermentation. Dosage nine grams. Pale gold, small bead. Grapefruit, wet river boulder, lemon grass and spices. A little almond brioche autolysis. In the mouth, creamy, citric and nutty. Meursault-like peach and pear. Not strongly autolic. Elegant and understated. Quite racy with malic, green apple acidity. For me, the dosage is perhaps a touch high. A mineral, saline finish. Ideally, give this batch a couple of years in the cellar for those acids to integrate a little more. (4281 views) | |
| Tasted by maxima on 1/9/2017 & rated 91 points: Plus cher mais vraiment plus que du bonbon! Ample et riche, presque crêmeux, Excellent! Fait de chardonnay (70 %) et pinot noir (30 %). Assemblant les récoltes 2011, 2012 et 2013 et élevée 10 mois en foudre de chêne. Le nez est fringant, beurre, noix, citrons et pommes. En bouche, riche et voluptueux, beaucoup de complexité. Brioché et vineux, les citrons sont là, des poires et le beurre aussi avec des amandes, très long et délicieux. (4148 views) | |
| Tasted by Omar Khayyam on 1/5/2017: 70/30 CH/PN. Based on 2011/12/13 vintages. Has an incredible meursault nose, with some charming oak, and still fine elegant palate. Very good QPR. Recommended. (4150 views) | |
| Tasted by PT insurgent on 1/1/2017: Very rich and full, notes of baked apple, pastry, and nutty. Orange zest, lemon, pear. Ginger and cinnamon. Very nice and long. Very harmonious, effortless in beinging so much flavor. A step above the Grand Reserve. This wine will seriously benefit from a further 5+ years in cellar (3774 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 12/31/2016 & rated 91 points: Nyårsmiddag hos A+N (A+N, Duvbo): (Disgorged in June 2015, base year 2012) Lovely mineral and hazelnut nose in a youthful way. Very well balanced youthful palate showing citrus, minerals and with a long smooth bittersweet lime finish. Much better with some extra time in the cellar before opening! Best with 3-6 years extra cellaring... (3670 views) | |
| Tasted by Deadhead on 12/25/2016 & rated 92 points: Outstanding! Creamy and nutty. Well balanced acid. (3788 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 12/15/2016: Brief Takes on a Slew of Grower Champagnes (Arlequin Wine Merchant, San Francisco): Fragrant. Bitter citrus, medium dosage. Good. (2920 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 12/3/2016 flawed bottle: It's always such a sad moment when opening a flawed bottle. This still has a decent nose, but the palate is dominated by an odd bitterness all way through. (3602 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 12/3/2016 & rated 90 points: Gourmetklubbens trettioandra middag (Södermalm,, Stockholm): (Disgorged in June 2015, base year 2012) Lovely mineral and hazelnut nose in a youthful way. Very well balanced youthful palate showing citrus, minerals and with a long smooth bittersweet lime finish. Drinking Vilmart is always such a delight, especially with some extra post disgorgement time. Best with 3-6 years extra cellaring. (4093 views) | |
| Tasted by Kirk Grant on 12/2/2016: This is class in a glass. Medium+ body, high acidity, vibrant fruit, with a full mid-palate and a long finish. A steal for the $40 I paid...this could go for years in the cellar. But why wait? (4299 views) | |
| Tasted by Elvis1969 on 11/21/2016 & rated 89 points: Provad på Franska Vinlistans champagneevent. (4739 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 11/19/2016 & rated 92 points: (Disgorged in June 2015, base year 2012) Light yellow almost greenish colour with an explosion of tiny bubbles opening up the youthful nose showing flowers, lemon, minerals, cream and nuts in a lovely combination. Palate is filled with lemon acidity a creamy middle and with a very long and fresh lemon peel finish that lasts forever. This gives such a lovely summer fresh feeling and is lovely to drink young, but will transform with extra post disgorgement cellaring into a much deeper and smooth Montrachet like feeling. Best with 1-10 years of extra cellaring. (4165 views) | |
| Tasted by HelloHello on 11/15/2016 & rated 92 points: Good champagne. I like it better than much more expensive Comte de Champagne. (4393 views) | |
| Tasted by galewskj on 10/29/2016 & rated 89 points: Blind Reds (Tilia): Drank a glass over about 45 minutes. Pleasant, with tart apple and a nice freshness. This is bright and acidic, full of energy. It would go well with food. Drinking it by itself, I didn't find it that interesting. (4977 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 10/27/2016 & rated 91 points: Double Blind Reds at Tilia (Tilia, Mpls): Light-medium gold color. Drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. Nose shows green apple, mineral, spice and ginger notes. The palate is fairly bold with tart green apple, very crisp acidity; a little chalk, yeast, lemon, citrus peel on the mind and finish. Very good, needed some food for this shine a little more. Always solid. 91+pts. (5065 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 10/18/2016: Always tasty. (4639 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 10/17/2016 & rated 93 points: Very light yellow color with abundant, steady, tiny bubbles; almond, almond cream nose; delicious, almond, almond cream, pear cream palate; medium-plus finish (1391 views) | |
| Tasted by Seth Rosenberg on 10/17/2016 & rated 90 points: Big and broad with lots of spice and ginger on the nose and a bit of sweet ripe fruit: apple. Spicy and tart on the palate with lemon. The mousse is solid and creamy but firm. Similar finish. Nose - 4.5/6, Palate - 4.5-5/6, Finish - 5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 15-15.5/20. (4878 views) | |
| Tasted by Karinfagerberg3 on 10/14/2016 & rated 91 points: Doft av hav och grapefruktskal. Smak Citrusskal och hög syra. (2335 views) | |
| Tasted by Drankard on 10/4/2016 & rated 94 points: The high percentage of Chardonnay provides a fresh apple and light tropical fruit note that is a beautiful and harmonious balance between crisp and full. Excellent! (4751 views) | |
| Tasted by SteveG on 9/17/2016 & rated 90 points: From memory, at Spagio. Moderately intense, chardonnay-dominated flavors, clean palate and medium+ length. Enjoyed with crab salad stack and lobster ravioli. (4357 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 9/11/2016 & rated 93 points: So very delicious. Took a bottle to KY and enjoyed at my TKMs lake house. (4423 views) | |
| Tasted by Sixchips600 on 9/5/2016 & rated 91 points: Really nice, refreshing. Green apple, citrus, lime, nice mouse. Crisp with medium acidity. Goes well with food. (4478 views) | |
| Tasted by ElGreco on 8/14/2016 & rated 94 points: 70% Chard, 30% PN. 50% 2010, 25% 2011, 25% 2012. Disgorged May 2014. Nose: Brioche, almonds, and apple turnover. On the palate this is very elegant. Great depth. Mouth coating bubbles with flavors of honey, pear, clove, and ginger. Finishes with fresh acidity and some kind of hazelnut-underbrush concoction (or something). Long finish. Great Champagne. (4788 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 8/14/2016: This time, I really taste the grapefruit/citrus, as well as the green apple. Paired super with Thai food as the acidity and crispness stood up to the flavors well. (4913 views) | |
| Tasted by amateurwino on 7/17/2016: Utterly fantastic. Balanced, with a lovely touch of honeyed richness that made this irresistible, with a certain quality and depth that made me think of Montrachets. Might have gotten lucky with this bottle, but this will certainly spur deeper future purchases on my part. (4700 views) | |
| Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 7/9/2016: Game me severe reflux in just a quarter glass. Nice wine with chalky notes, some creaminess amid bright fruit, but acidic. (4857 views) | |
| Tasted by the godfather on 7/4/2016: Quite enjoyed this (4889 views) | |
| Tasted by JOsgood on 7/3/2016: Notes of peach on the palate. Sweet fruit with tight bubbles. Nice stuff. (4857 views) | |
| Tasted by brigcampbell on 6/8/2016: Book Club (Walt's Wharf): Blind: guessed champagne. No idea which produce though, I stink at that part of the game. Coloring is light yellow with a green undertone. I detected a slight sweetness, green apple and cherry, that the others didn't. It reminded me of a sour apple jolly rancher but not that overt. Medium acidity and very fine bubbles. Really nice length on the finish. (5484 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 6/8/2016: Starts off with green apple and strawberry that is married nicely to quite a bit of lemony acidity, finishing with a rugged, zesty quality. It settles down and evens out with air, drinking nicely. Enjoyed this. (5256 views) | |
| Tasted by christyler on 5/25/2016 & rated 93 points: 50% 2012 / 25% 2011 / 25% 2010 Very pale light color. Fantastic bottle of wine. The texture on Vilmart always kills me, and this was no exception. Drinks like a $100+ bottle of champagne. I also love the 80/20 chard / pinot blend. It comes across like a BdB but with a little less of the aggressive acidity. (5007 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 5/22/2016 & rated 92 points: Monthly Tasting Group: Barolo & Barbaresco (Acqua, St. Paul, MN): Pale gold color. Drank 1 glasses over 20 minutes. This bottle had a more yeasty quality, very nice, some depth and power with the finesse I expect. I love the purity here, lemon, pear, floral, clean, yeast, long. See note from 1/6/16. 92+pts. (5210 views) | |
| Tasted by sooper65 on 5/19/2016 & rated 89 points: good fizz (4584 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 4/8/2016 & rated 87 points: From 75cl. Batch L 11 12. Impression identical to my TN of 31.12.2014: Showed best immediately after opening, at fridge temperature. As it warmed up, the designation "Brut" became very relative (demi-sec, anyone?) Good juice nonetheless, with plenty of red apple-led guts. I have rated this higher in the past, but the best I can offer for this bottle is 87-88P(?) (5123 views) | |
| Tasted by Sheila62 on 4/4/2016: As usual a hint of oak, but the fruit is always fresh and pure. Just enough brioche, yet good acidity. Nicely balanced and very good. This is still young!! (5229 views) | |
| Tasted by rnellans on 4/3/2016 & rated 92 points: Some brioche. Minerals. Fresh. Nice (5110 views) | |
| Tasted by Champagneinhand on 3/27/2016 & rated 92 points: Really good. More later. (5100 views) | |
| Tasted by Pknut on 2/6/2016: Another great bottle. Very refreshing. Light on its feet, clear palate, fresh, precise, no fat. Pear, light dough notes. There is a slight suggestion of sweetness, but I believe that is just the freshness and clarity of the palate. With R. (5872 views) | |
| Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 1/24/2016 & rated 90 points: Intense nose of vitamin C powder and dry chalk. The minerality is amazing. Breadfruit, stone fruit, and grapefruit on the nose and palate. Extreme effervescence and nice mouse. Opens up nicely over a few hours with more citrus showing up in addition to the chalky vitamins. Drinks very young but with complexity to keep you interested. Very enjoyable. (3815 views) | |
| Tasted by tendring on 1/17/2016 & rated 90 points: Inviting nose, delicious refreshing wine. (5157 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 1/6/2016 & rated 92 points: Pale gold color. Drank 2 glasses over 90 minutes. Showing wonderful purity and elegance, almost weightless with pear, pear glace, lemon chiffon, white flowers, subtle yeast. The palate is again very clean and fresh, elegant, light with great focus, pear, lemon, light apple skin, long, fine minerality. Disgorged 07/13. (5770 views) | |
| Tasted by Pknut on 1/1/2016: Not as bright as the bottle I brought to Amali with James and Fernando a week or so prior, this one is much more compact, more inward focused, much drier and more minerally than that first bottle, but still lovely body. Very well received. At the Pierre pre Skurnik pre Phish. (5416 views) | |
| Tasted by alabunka on 1/1/2016 & rated 92 points: An excellent producer and a most apt champagne for the New Year!!!!!smooth medium to full body and excellent balance fruit and acidity... (4906 views) | |
| Tasted by bhouk on 12/31/2015: Very fine mousse gives a luxurious mouthfeel. Dehydrated lemon, fresh grated ginger, and dough on the palate. Freshness and decay in equipoise. A thoroughbred performer. (4338 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 12/30/2015 & rated 93 points: Super delicious New Years Eve eve wine. See previous TN, drink this 12/2011 DG through 2020+. (4247 views) | |
| Tasted by mygrogro on 12/25/2015 & rated 93 points: well balanced full body with dry citrus peach on the tongue creamy honey and vanilla on finish a real good one! (4490 views) | |
| Tasted by Pknut on 12/22/2015: My bottles do not bear the Brut designation. Disgorged June 2014. 70% Chard, 30% Pinot Noir. Absolutely lovely, clear, bright, fresh and long. I loved it, and well received by all. Amali with James and Fernando. Bottle 1 of 12. (4609 views) | |
| Tasted by Andrew H on 12/21/2015 & rated 92 points: Full body, notes of ripe apple, toasty pie crust, medium mousse. (2330 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 12/15/2015 & rated 90 points: From 75cl. L 11 12 Bought at cellar door, 2 years in my cellar, now drinking very well. Ginger and apple, warm and well-judged dosage. 90P (4848 views) | |
| Tasted by jmoore431 on 12/8/2015 & rated 93 points: Very pale in color; fresh, bready yet crisp; real elegance and balance, ethereal. Very Chardonnay driven. Excellent! (4740 views) | |
| Tasted by Nanda on 11/8/2015: Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe - Annual Burg & Champagne Tasting (Northbrook, IL): Walk around tasting, brief note. Full big undelineated nose. Big rich and creamy palate. Bread notes with stone fruit. Bright, long finish. 92-93 (6005 views) | |
| Tasted by Milos on 10/3/2015 & rated 90 points: Fine mousse; Lemon peel and almonds with mineral notes. (4237 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 9/26/2015 & rated 92 points: North Shore Weekend; 9/24/2015-9/26/2015 (North Shore, MN): Light gold color. Drank several glasses over 3 hours. Aggressive fine bead, citrus pear, almond, and mild yeast. The palate is tasty, pear, apple skin, citrus, clean with good stony minerality, almond paste, balanced a nice finish. Very good 92+pts. (6357 views) | |
| Tasted by awinestory on 9/20/2015 & rated 90 points: very elegant wine with incredible balance. Light gold in color, lots of bubbles, aromas of brioche, toasted bread, just cut pineapple, bright pear, hazelnut. Like the complexity in layers of flavor. (5776 views) | |
| Tasted by tendring on 9/8/2015 & rated 89 points: Fresh with good balance. (5622 views) | |
| Tasted by Machiavelli on 7/30/2015: First night in new condo. Very leesy, fresh, rich and long. (6392 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 7/26/2015 & rated 92 points: Light gold color. Drank 2+ glasses with dinner over an hour. As always a wonderful Champagne. Balanced all around and finessed. Very fine bead, pear, apple, yeast and mineral nose. The palate is delicate, light and lifted, fine acidity buoys the vibrant citrus infused pear, apple, and apple skin flavors, along with almond cream, yeast, and a long finish. So nice. 92+pts. (6195 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 7/19/2015 & rated 93 points: Opened yesterday, consumed half the bottle, and saved the rest for today. Disgorged 12/2011...so 4 years of additional bottle age. 9 g/L dosage. Malo blocked in this cuvee. Remember, this wine is aged in oak, and this definitely impacts the flavor profile. Today, the wine is better after having been opened a day and re-corked. Fine, constant stream of bubbles. Nose is lively, with cinnamon, red apple, lemon/lime, creamsicle, and chalk. The palate is full in body, with quite lively acidity, and relatively bold flavors of red apple skin, cooking spices, pear and lemon, vanilla, and honey. Even through all these abundant flavors, the soil signature is apparent (way more so on the 2nd day than the first). The wine shows it's pedigree and lives up to it's expectation, finishing long and full, with a definite acid cut at the end of the lingering finish, earning points for style and grace. A real beauty, drinking utterly refined and perfect on the 2nd day the bottle was opened...making me think this disgorgement may continue to improve with another year in the bottle, and drink at it's apogee through 2020+. Delicious. (5580 views) | |
| Tasted by dpolivy on 7/3/2015 & rated 91 points: Disgorged in 2012 I think, based on purchase date. Lovely nose; brioche, citrus, green apple. Fine mousse, with leaner lemon and green apple fruit followed by a backbone of excellent acidity. Fresh, clean, and lively. (5807 views) | |
| Tasted by wineduggery on 6/23/2015 & rated 92 points: A tremendous value as farmer fizz goes! (5659 views) | |
| Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 5/24/2015 & rated 92 points: Wonderful again with lemon, lime, orange and tropical fruit. Wonderful acidity and delicate. Always a winner at the price point. (5586 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 5/8/2015: At Jess and Matt's 'Wedding.': Disgorged L03/2010. Sandlewood and tree fruit palate. Cream, vanilla, and oh, so smooth. (5831 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 4/21/2015 & rated 91 points: From 75cl, v. good layered champagne cork, same batch as my previous TNs. Superbly aromatic, apple-dominated palate, gentle but persistent bubbles, very long, tingling apple-acidic finish. My previous bottle must have been faulty (or my palate was shot on 31.12.2014, which is, I admit, a possibility) as the dosage seems perfectly in balance here. 91P (5868 views) | |
| Tasted by Rieslingfan on 4/17/2015: When I opened this on Friday night I thought it had been in the cellar for about 8 years. Turns out I had bought it 11 years ago. What a fantastic surprise this was. The flavors were full and rich, with lots of fresh nuts, wheat toast and bright apple. The mouse was still very vibrant, and the finish was fresh and persistent. This was even more of a pleasant surprise looking at the old $39.99 price sticker! (5655 views) | |
| Tasted by chablis28 on 4/12/2015 & rated 90 points: I was, in love with this producer for a while. Now I'm less infatuated. Close to worth the $60 I paid but I don't think Ill restock. (6406 views) | |
| Tasted by SimonG on 4/3/2015 & rated 88 points: Purchased four years ago. Straight cork. Pale colour, fine stream of small bubbles. Warm bready nose. Nicely creamy mousse. Very drinkable; ripe entry, reasonably minerally through the mid palate and finishes well. A crowd pleaser helped by what feels quite a high dosage. Quite elegant. *** (5361 views) | |
| Tasted by Sennma on 3/29/2015 & rated 87 points: A perfectly nice glass of bubbles...yeasty nose, nice apple/lemon streak on the finish but lack a bit of oomph (5173 views) | |
| Tasted by acyso on 3/28/2015 & rated 90 points: HDH Burgundy Auction (Chicago, IL): Apple-fresh on the nose, with a very juicy and approachable character. Lovely juiciness on the palate as well. Quite linear and fresh, with a good green apple character. Open and very delicious. (5753 views) | |
| Tasted by brianngibson on 3/16/2015 & rated 91 points: Chalky, mineral, yeast, lemon rind. This is complex but shows all the typical profile of Champagne. Very enjoyable (5005 views) | |
| Tasted by sooper65 on 3/9/2015 & rated 90 points: good fizzzzz (5073 views) | |
| Tasted by nphase on 3/6/2015 & rated 90 points: Crispy! Kind of.. hoppy? Really enjoyable! (5040 views) | |
| Tasted by KenPlace on 3/1/2015 & rated 91 points: Nice and yeasty with some complexity. Good QPR. Would buy again. (4970 views) | |
| Tasted by SLIMES on 2/22/2015: This was good with some nice delicate almost orange-like notes. Unfortunately I had this alongside a magnum of Nyetimber Blanc de blanc 1996 and it just got crushed by the older wine. I might get another bottle and give it some age. (4909 views) | |
| Tasted by gfish on 2/20/2015 & rated 91 points: This was the last bottle from a batch bought in 2010. It's been interesting to see this Champagne evolve over time. The extra time it sat didn't diminish it but it didn't add anything either. Overall for this batch the 1st 1-2 years saw the biggest (& best) changes as it integrated. - Good bead on the wine. Golden apple & pear were predominant on the nose & palate. Well integrated wood notes which added some complexity were present as well. (4908 views) | |
| Tasted by chablis28 on 1/22/2015 & rated 92 points: This never disppoints. (5700 views) | |
| Tasted by soyhead on 1/9/2015: very nice, crisp apple, hints of brioche, perhaps slightly short on the finish as pointed out by Yas (5516 views) | |
| Tasted by Machiavelli on 12/31/2014: NYE with Cathy. Fine mousse. Lemon, apples, brioche on the nose. High acid, balanced, very easy to drink in a good way. Still youthful. (5345 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 12/31/2014 & rated 88 points: From 75cl, perfect if shrunken crown cork. As previously noted, but tonight the rather heavy dosage (9g? really?) dominated. Showed best immediately after opening, at fridge temperature. As it warmed up, the designation "Brut" became very relative (demi-sec, anyone?) Good juice nonetheless, with plenty of red apple-led guts. I have rated this higher in the past, but the best I can offer for this bottle is 88P(?) (5263 views) | |
| Tasted by MAOC on 12/25/2014: With Christmas Day canapés. Six months of bottle age (unsurprisingly) haven't changed this much. Still primary and young - initially very citrusy on the nose but this soon blossomed into a richer expression with notes of honey, red apple, walnut and toast. The richness carried through onto the palate which felt very Vilmart. However the wine was a touch disjointed vs the vintage bottlings and I expect would be much better after a couple of years. Remains an excellent value NV **1/2 (***) (5445 views) | |
| Tasted by BrunelloBob on 12/25/2014: Christmas 2014. Excellent, better than the rose, would buy again (5056 views) | |
| Tasted by rnellans on 12/24/2014 & rated 93 points: Excellent. I particularly liked it the following day, when less fizz. Great acidity. Complex flavors. Not a lot of toast. (4799 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 12/24/2014: Medium weight. Good acidity, bright citrus fruit. Vibrant and really good. (4926 views) | |
| Tasted by bjlcrucrazy on 12/21/2014 & rated 95 points: This bottle was acquired in Nov 2012 so had at least 2-3 yrs on the cork and it was beautiful, much more so then previous bottles of the same. (5034 views) | |
| Tasted by chablis28 on 12/17/2014 & rated 93 points: Great btl tonight. Perhaps the temp was more spot on. This just danced across the tung and showed some fun tropical notes. Rainwater fresh. (5118 views) | |
| Tasted by sooper65 on 12/13/2014 & rated 91 points: Nice fizzzz (4741 views) | |
| Tasted by Jonathan T on 12/10/2014 & rated 90 points: I might have opened this too early, and I certainly didn't have good stemware. The restaurant had crappy flutes and it was much better in a red wine glass, but still not great. At this stage, it was dominated by green apple and lemon with hints of warm brioche. Enjoyable, but I'm a fan of Vilmart and was expecting more. Sorry, I didn't note the disgorgement date on the bottle, but based on notes from the wine shop I purchased this from, the date is 07/23/13. (4891 views) | |
| Tasted by chablis28 on 12/10/2014 & rated 92 points: Don't know why but this btl wowed me less than a previous btl in September. This one is from a new shipment though and possibly a different vintage blend than the last. Still very very good but no wow. (5176 views) | |
| Tasted by Barbara B on 12/3/2014: Champagne Test Drive (Truffle Fine Wine): Foamy with course bubbles. Not very expressive; lemon and little else. High acidity, RS declared at 9 g/L but seems lower. (5520 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 11/18/2014: Disgorgment from 09 /11 if I am reading this right. Bright and applely and delicious. (5528 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 11/17/2014: A bit reductive right now. But the toasty nuttiness is still there. (5378 views) | |
| Tasted by BenBlu on 11/15/2014 & rated 92 points: Not quite as good as the last bottle couple weeks back but still stunning showing. I found a lot of green apple in this one. (5343 views) | |
| Tasted by Vino Me on 11/13/2014 & rated 91 points: At a retailer tasting. 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. The base for this NV is the 2010 vintage. Aged 10 months in wood. Very floral nose. A wine in need of aging. It has a sweet/sour component at the present time. Feminine style which was surprising based on the wood aging with notes of lemons, citrus fruit and chalk. 91+ points. (5142 views) | |
| Tasted by KenPlace on 11/13/2014 & rated 91 points: Yeasty brioche notes. Nice complexity. Got a lot of good comments who preferred it to a Krug 2000 the night before. (5102 views) | |
| Tasted by lolo66 on 11/11/2014: a bit too tart without a rounded fruit profile that I like to see. A bit screechy. (4846 views) | |
| Tasted by paulziemba on 11/10/2014 & rated 92 points: Phenomenal (4733 views) | |
| Tasted by Fosgrove on 11/8/2014 & rated 91 points: Fresh apple acidity. Wondered if a low dosage but I read it is 10g/l which is higher than it tastes. V good but suffered for following Dethune Ancienne opened the previous night (4688 views) | |
| Tasted by acyso on 10/31/2014 & rated 90 points: HDH Bordeaux Auction; 10/31/2014-11/1/2014 (Chicago, IL): This is a very apple-dominated champagne, both on the nose and the palate. The nose has just a bit of red delicious apple to it, as well as a mild bready note. This is quite light on the palate, with a slightly chalky texture and some green apple acidity and flavour. Alas, the finish comes off a bit harsh and bitter, which sadly detracts a lot from the awesomeness of this wine. (5979 views) | |
| Tasted by frebro on 10/28/2014 & rated 92 points: What's all this then? Six months of cellaring - and it's still young and a little closed and tart, but has clearly matured w a richer and more complex palate. Brioche, honey, hazelnut, almond. Pear, red grapefruit, very crisp acidity which is beginning to integrate. Surprising development, this is evolving quicker than expected. Very rewarding. (5006 views) | |
| Tasted by riccodog13 on 10/27/2014: 10/27/14 WW TT Base of 09,10,11. Fragrant, broad and deep aromatics give off an attractive array of various red berry and citrus notes. Excellent richness supports the textured, full and dense flavors which display tremendous power and concentration, all wrapped in a layered, persistent and impeccably balanced finish. Drink now-2025. 91 pts. (3093 views) | |
| Tasted by KeithAkers on 10/20/2014 & rated 92 points: Nose: The nose is very classy and elegant with baked breads, white fruits, citrus tones, minerals, fresh picked berries, and a good bit of red apples. There is excellent depth with the tones being extremely balanced. Taste: Medium/full bodied with medium/high acidity. There is excellent depth and class to the feel with baked breads, white fruits, minerals, fresh picked berries, and a lot of red apples. Overall: This is a lovely NV champagne. It shows off a lot of depth and class with a style that really just draws you in. (4661 views) | |
| Tasted by BenBlu on 10/18/2014 & rated 95 points: Stunning champagne. Cork date disgorged 09/13. What a beauty - great concentration of lemon zest on the palate, really explodes in the mouth. Gosh, this must be one of THE best champagnes in terms of value selling at €28 directly at Vilmart. I picked these up last month, not sure anymore if I bought 12 or 18, I hope the latter. This drinks very well now, and I am very positive that it will only improve with age. This is on top form and I am of the firm believe that it rivals if not surpasses a Krug NV or LP Grand Siecle making it one of the best NV champagnes. If you love champagne, don't miss this. (5419 views) | |
| Tasted by thewiz on 10/17/2014 & rated 90 points: Gourmetklubbens Champagneresa; 10/16/2014-10/18/2014 (Champagne Region, France): (Tasting at Vilmart) Light yellow colour with fine and tiny bubbles. Nose showing green apples, minerals, citrus. Youthful with high acidity combined with a creamy palate and a long finish of unripe green apples. (4583 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 10/5/2014 & rated 93 points: Light gold color. Split bottle over 3 hours...though my wife insists I drank 75%, but then she can be mildly prone to exaggeration, maybe it was 60% :) . At any rate this was quite delightful. I will echo many of chablis28 recent comments. Very elegant and just darn tasty. I was really struck by the fresh sea breeze and shell minerality, subtle toast, pear, citrus. The palate is so fresh and lively, bright and lovely, pear, apple, and mild citrus with just a touch of funk, yeast and mineral on a long finish. 93+ to 94pts. (5254 views) | |
| Tasted by Rani on 9/18/2014 & rated 93 points: Tasted blind. Lovely, elegant nose of brioche with hints of vanilla and apples. Chalky, very balanced and fat on the palate, yet structured and lingering. Very nice. (5386 views) | |
| Tasted by chablis28 on 9/12/2014 & rated 94 points: Pretty light gold color. Rich, smoky, and impressive. Intense, concentrated and mouth coating without being heavy at all. Superb elegance and very intellectual. A real head turner. I also think the extra 2-1/2 years I've held onto to these since receiving in March 2012 have paid off in better integration of the oak. A complex blend of citrus, tropical and stoniness. Too bad the cool fat btls demand so much space in my snug cabinets or I'd buy this by the case! This wine drinks more like a big house vintage dated $120+ Tete Cuvee than the $50 I paid for it. I looked it up on WS and this can still be bought today for just under $60. 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. Going back for 2-3 more. One of the best values for $60 in Champagne. (5664 views) | |
| Tasted by godx on 9/6/2014 & rated 91 points: Cellared 4 years. Drinking very well now but can easily go another 5 years. Showing some signs of development but still quite youthful with fresh acidity and an energetic mousse. Really nice. (5383 views) | |
| Tasted by Corgi on 9/6/2014 & rated 92 points: Purchased in mid-2009. Chalky and mineral. Subtle and sublime. Fresh and youthful. Reckon real character develops over the next ten to fifteen years. (5106 views) | |
| Tasted by Yme on 9/6/2014: 2009 base, disgorged Feb 2012. Taut but elegant bubbly with brioche, white flowers, hazelnuts, lemons and hints of vanilla and stone fruits. Very fine bubbles, medium plus length. Lovely NV. (4926 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 9/1/2014: Light weight, crisp, red apple and yeast, dry mineral finish. Pretty snappy stuff. (5100 views) | |
| Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 8/10/2014 & rated 92 points: Vibrant nose of lemon, spice and pie crust. Great acidity and medium plus finish. Drinking really well and an almost equal performance of last winter. (5030 views) | |
| Tasted by Keith M on 7/20/2014: acquired 2010, a touch more green apple and sharper flavors than the similarly aged NV Larmandier with which it shared the table, very bright and very refreshing, a bit more fruit and acid driven, yeastiness very much in the background, a lovely wine that I'd imagine would continue to develop if only I had more (5192 views) | |
| Tasted by phil the agony on 7/15/2014 & rated 90 points: Je ne suis pas un connaisseur du tout pour le champagne.Je ne peux pas vous dire si les bulles étaient fines ou non ! Noisette,Pacane salés , une belle fraicheur. J'ai bien aimé ! (5252 views) | |
| Tasted by Brandon Sparks-Gillis on 7/15/2014: Bizarre. Tasted over 3 days. Day 1 and 2 the wine was pleasant, but relatively mute and disappointing. I suspected it was over the hill. Then, on day 3, it opened up and revealed layers of fruit (some fresh citrus, some evolved apricot/peach) with a generous presence, and a rich, even creamy texture. (4699 views) | |
| Tasted by Nojomoschwa on 7/13/2014 & rated 91 points: Still one of the better 'non-luxury-cuvée 'NVs I've tasted. Delicious right out of the bottle, and gets better with air over the day. Great with food, too. Expensive but kind of worth it. (4944 views) | |
| Tasted by WillersC on 6/29/2014 & rated 90 points: (From Jeroboam: Which was surprisingly difficult to open) Stunning nose of white flowers, chalk, lemon, the palate was simliar but a bit austere and tinny. Overall very nice though (4916 views) | |
| Tasted by PJRONeill on 6/24/2014 & rated 88 points: Bottle appears to have been disgorged in July 2013 so relatively young. Showing it, too, with a pale lemon color, and a light nose of lemon seltzer with a hint of salinity. Crisp and undemanding on the palate, slightly smoky and with with medium acidity. Rather undistinguished, though I appreciate I likely caught it too young. But I do wonder whether the material is here to improve with age. For now, a nice aperitif but not much more and therefore rather disappointing value. (4927 views) | |
| Tasted by thomaskeil on 6/23/2014 & rated 91 points: Anniversary wine with Holi Cannoli pizza. Floral, citrus, white fruits, and mineral. Hint of bread and beautifully balanced; expressive fruit with nice focus. (4885 views) | |
| Tasted by tendring on 6/19/2014 & rated 90 points: This is just gorgeous Champagne. Bought in 2010 and still fresh and wonderful. (4676 views) | |
| Tasted by Yme on 5/26/2014: 2011 base with wine from 2009 & 2010. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Again, an elegant and balanced wine with nice, seductive bubbles in it. Elegant mouthfeel with notes of toast, citrus, yeast, green apples and grapefruit. longish length. Nice NV indeed. (4771 views) | |
| Tasted by devraj on 5/23/2014 & rated 92 points: Very pale yellow with fine vigorous beads. Apples, citrus oils, white flowers and fresh baked bread on the nose. A lush and creamy palate reveals copious amounts of green-yellow fruits, some toasted nuts and hint of honey and vanilla on the finish. A very nice, round and mouth filling champagne. (4541 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 5/17/2014 & rated 93 points: Pale greenish color. PNP, drank 2 glasses over an hour. Extremely fine, aggressive bead. The nose is floral, fresh cut apple, citrus hints and mineral, then adds a burst of strawberry after 15-20 minutes. The palate is quite fresh and elegant, apple, pear, creamy, sea foam, minerals, strawberry, a touch of citrus and very long finish. This just dances effortlessly across the palate. This was a fabulous way to toast our son's college graduation. Outstanding! 93+ to 94pts. (5100 views) | |
| Tasted by tarheel17 on 4/28/2014: This bottle, disgorged in 2008, was perfect. Biscuity, full, delicious. Love this producer. Love this wine with post-disgorgement age, too. (5358 views) | |
| Tasted by godx on 4/22/2014: Champagne Dinner: Quite youthful and yeasty on the nose. Citrus and refreshing acidity on the palate. Slightly aggressive mousse. Very good. (4123 views) | |
| Tasted by ilovetofly on 4/21/2014 & rated 91 points: Le potentiel de garde est sans aucun doute grandiose. Ce champagne aux fines bulles et à l'acidité surprenante dégage des arômes de citron et de chèvrefeuille. Prochaine bouteille dans 3 ans ! Dégorgement 2012 (5382 views) | |
| Tasted by MWiking on 4/11/2014 & rated 88 points: brödig,, vita blommor, marsipan, ing känsla över vinet, troligen nyligen degorgerad, bra syra och ganska kort avslut. (5036 views) | |
| Tasted by MWiking on 4/11/2014 & rated 89 points: kraftig syra, gröna äpplen, krutrök, appelskal, honung. detta vin är en blandning av årgångarna 95/96/97 och kom direkt från Vilmarts källare och provades mot Grand Cellier 89 och 90, 89an vann i min värld ganska enkelt. (2636 views) | |
| Tasted by frebro on 4/10/2014 & rated 90 points: Very light in color and nose, really complex both nose and palate, lingers in the mouth for a couple of minutes. However-lacks concentration, diluted but very pleasant notes of white flowers and tropical fruitd. Acidity is pleasant, mouthfeel is rich, crisp yet creamy. A perfect aperitif, but the liw concentration of aromas makes it hard to appreciate fully. (5053 views) | |
| Tasted by Patrik H on 4/10/2014 & rated 88 points: On the nose, Gun powder, wine gum, buttercup. On the palate, chalk, wine gum with a very present acid. Very young and still "wild and straggly" Deg 2013-06. Wait at least 6 month. medium finish (5500 views) | |
| Tasted by sooper65 on 4/10/2014 & rated 87 points: In need of a glass of fizz, reached for this... apple flavours on this bottle, and very light... tasted blind, I'd have said this was a damn fine Prosecco... which is hardly a compliment, all things told.. (5373 views) | |
| Tasted by Patrik H on 4/10/2014 & rated 85 points: On the nose, the harmony of honey, gun powder, fudge makes the nose very plesant. On the palate, Very tartaric but you could find hints of honey and nougat. The wine has not developed brilliant. It lacks the fine tuned balance and the acid is to present at this time. medium + finish Deg 99 1995/1996/1997 in the bottle (2699 views) | |
| Tasted by Rani on 4/6/2014 & rated 93 points: Superb, wonderful mousse, chalky and fruity. Nice zest and balance. Amazing for an NV. (4768 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 4/5/2014 & rated 93 points: Weekend in Cleveland; 4/4/2014-4/8/2014: Disgorged 12/2011. Stunning bubbly, rich mousse, full bodied, notes of honey, warm bread crust, lemon meringue pie, and a steely minerality. Beautiful acidity to balance the slight residual sugar. Finish goes on and on. This Champagne is better than it was even just 6 mos ago. Will continue to improve in bottle for 3 years and drink beautifully through 2020+. (5357 views) | |
| Tasted by godx on 3/13/2014 & rated 90 points: No formal notes. Young, fresh with citrus and hints of yeast. Really nice acidity and weight. Can drink happily now, but should develop nicely in 3-5 years. Excellent. 90+ (5010 views) | |
| Tasted by sooper65 on 3/7/2014 & rated 90 points: Clean, yeasty and rich. (5073 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 3/7/2014 & rated 92 points: Brought this Champagne to a birthday dinner at Daveed's Next. Was an aperitif, and enjoyed with some seafood throughout dinner. Fantastic, creamy and rich on the palate, while simultaneously tart, citrusy, with laser sharp acidity. This is the 12/2011 disgorgement, it is fantastic, delicious, great WFTM, will drink well through 2022+. (5144 views) | |
| Tasted by Rezy13 on 2/22/2014: Pale yellow; tasted after having sat in the glass for 1 hour, all of the bubbles were gone (which I sometimes prefer), less lift but the wine was more like a 1er Cru Chablis, apple and lemon, graphite, broad on the palate with nice richness, finishes with palpable chalky minerality; good. (5158 views) | |
| Tasted by cephomer on 2/12/2014 & rated 90 points: Southern Rhone Tasting - Cepages Tasting Group (Lincoln on Lincoln Square, NYC): Started off our Cepages luncheon with this lovely. Pale color in the glass. Bright nose of green apples & some citrus. Fresh & bright, a touch of sweetness, nice toastiness. A nice mineral quality too. A bit tart on the finish, but otherwise a very nice bottle of bubbly, and one I've never had before (5860 views) | |
| Tasted by Vinomane on 2/4/2014: Three years after release, and with a cork that extracted soundlessly, still an infant, very pale in color, showing no particular character of any kind. Even after settling in a Riedel flute, continues forming une coronne moussant. Very strange behavior. More time should serve it well. Judgment reserved. (5279 views) | |
| Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 1/26/2014 & rated 93 points: Wine Company Grower Champagne Tasting; 1/25/2014-1/26/2014 (St. Paul, MN): Another excellent Vilmart offering. Orange, lemon, spices, minerals and pie crust. Nice minerals on the palate and smooth finish. One of my favorites at this event and I have never seen Vilmart in the Minnesota market so excited to see it. (5902 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 1/25/2014 & rated 92 points: Grower Champagne Extravaganza (St. Paul Athletic Club, St. Paul, MN): Light gold color. Vibrant nose, green apple, citrus, mineral, floral. The palate is elegant, vibrant, tart green apple, citrus, mineral. Long finish. Very good again. 92+pts. (5829 views) | |
| Tasted by salil on 1/25/2014 & rated 88 points: Burgs and Rieslings at Amali (Amali, NYC): At first this comes across a bit austere and tart, with green apple and pear fruit tinged with biscuit and yeasty notes, but as this warms up and breathes it starts to show more depth and presence on the palate. Lovely way to start the evening. (6269 views) | |
| Tasted by sooper65 on 1/23/2014 & rated 90 points: first bottle. Has feel of some dosage. Creamy, biscuity and rich. Good balance. Well tasty, but perhaps lacking complexity. (5049 views) | |
| Tasted by Tairroirist on 1/5/2014 & rated 90 points: strong vanilla, eggy, slight sweet, citric acidity, buttery, herbal bamboo-y, yeasty, goes well with squid, light meaty/bacon, caramel, currant, (5158 views) | |
| Tasted by christyspring on 1/1/2014 & rated 92 points: Never had this lovely champagne until recently and was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it was as an alternative to many mainstream champagnes at a much higher price point. Lovely lemon custard, beautiful, balanced acidity. Drinks well all alone but pairs even better with several fish dishes we've had. All in all a great champagne for the price. (4991 views) | |
| Tasted by Deputy on 1/1/2014 & rated 88 points: Received as a gift for our engagement five years ago. Not sure if it was past its prime but it certainly wasn't overwhelmingly good and has been far exceeded by many local $25 bottles of brut. (4882 views) | |
| Tasted by creno on 12/31/2013 & rated 92 points: Clear, bright, light golden color. Releasing a steady, consistent stream if fine bubbles that persist from bottle opening to completion. Produces a light mousse in the glass on pouring that collapses gently and slowly. Visually beautiful. (4968 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 12/24/2013 & rated 92 points: L12 11 (disgorged Dec 2011). Very rich, supple mousse. A full bodied Champagne, more enjoyable with food (home made crab cakes tonite). Tastes alongside Charton-Taillet this evening. These wines were quite different, the C-T was absolutely delicious and enjoyable upfront, whereas the Vilmart was delicious but more complex and some notes of evident new oak. There is an extremely long lip-puckering finish on this wine, with a back end austerity that will integrate with time. The raw materials seem great. This Vilmart will drink better starting mid 2014, and drink well through 2023. (5383 views) | |
| Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 12/23/2013 & rated 93 points: Outstanding NV effort with pear, apple, spice box and orange peel. Medium plus finish and a complex effort. Amazing stuff. (5308 views) | |
| Tasted by blindretriever on 12/22/2013 & rated 91 points: This is a wonderful alternative to mainstream champagne. Brisk minerality and plenty of citrus which melt into a round custard as the effervescence persists. Clean and long finish. I had the first bottle out of a styrofoam cup and (shocker) it didn't show as well as the second bottle. Still a bit young and will likely wait 2-3 years to see where the rest go, though it wouldn't hurt my feelings if I drank through them now. (5101 views) | |
| Tasted by Vinotas on 12/9/2013: 5th Somewhat Annual Blind Bubbly Dinner (Riverpark, NYC): Another lovely bubbly. Super clean and crisp nose offers notes of slightly yeasty lemony quartz, with white and yellow fruits in the mix balanced out by a bright acidity (yes, even on the nose, you could tell it was crisp). The rich palate was somewhat linear in a good way, a slightly fat but focused laser beam that brought the flavors together and led them to their eventual long and tart finish. Gorgeous. (6437 views) | |
| Tasted by therhonestore on 12/7/2013 & rated 91 points: Very light straw color. Aromas of freshly cut citrus, ocean air, acid, and rocks. Tastes of candied lemon, tart pineapple, deep minerals, and acid. Elegant, refined. (4330 views) | |
| Tasted by drrobvino on 12/6/2013 & rated 92 points: My first Vilmart ever! It came off the truck yesterday, I'm trying one of my bottles today. Certainly not ideal, but was too anxious... Lot "L12 11" which I assume means disgorged Dec 2011. This sparkling wine is clear, showing a fine stream of tiny bubbles, med straw in color at the core, with a watery rim. The nose is clean, developing, with med(+) aromas of bread yeast, apple, smoke, tangerine, and minerality. The palate shows a wine with some gently apparent residual sugar, with med body, a fine and creamy mousse, and med(-) alcohol (listed at 12.5% abv). The flavors are med intensity, including baked apples, pear, orange and tangerine, as well as chalky minerals, and honey. There is a rich and creamy texture to the palate, which is cut to the quick, and then some, by the med(+) acidity. The wine has a med(+) length finish that is laden with citrus curd, giving it great lift. This wine is richer and more balanced than most Champagnes I have tasted in this price range. Lovely balance between sweetness and acidity. Well structured, built to last, will definitely improve for another 3 years in bottle and drink well through 2020 or so. (5985 views) | |
| Tasted by yofog on 11/24/2013 & rated 93 points: Great oxidative depth to the minerally yellow fruits. Love this style. (5788 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 11/19/2013: Crust, thick of Italian bread origin. Ripe citrus on the palate. A brown wallpaper with floral edging. Rustic whipped cream. Best with a couple two, tree years from disgorgement. This bottle again, does not have a disgorgement date printed on it, so late 2012, early 2013 would be the case. (5987 views) | |
| Tasted by Mrbuzz on 11/17/2013 & rated 93 points: Disgorged Feb 2011....less sweet, more citrus brightness, not as soft as the 2-10.....still nice lemon and ginger...yeast and salty minerals.....reminded me of Pierre Peters Les Chetillion.....I like this disgorgement better! (5662 views) | |
| Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 11/16/2013 & rated 93 points: Honey, baked pie crust, minerals, golden apples, spice box and super complex. Medium to long finish. Vilmart is the best in the world in the Champagne Category!!! (5447 views) | |
| Tasted by CelebrateLife! on 11/16/2013 & rated 93 points: Had at home with sushi, wonderful nose with green apple, pears and a hint of yeast, great acidity with wonderful fruit on the palate, a good mouth feel and a soft, long finish. I would drink this every day if I could (3681 views) | |
| Tasted by JustinHandlin87 on 11/13/2013 & rated 92 points: Really enjoyed this wine as it warmed up and the flavors became ever more present. Notes of apple and cinnamon and clove made this wine taste like eating a slice of apple pie. Delicious. (5558 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 11/10/2013 & rated 90 points: From 75cl, excellent crown cork. My TN 18.09.2013 is accurate, this bottle was from the same lot. Best 1 hour after opening. 90P (5290 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 11/1/2013: A more recent disgorgement than the last bottle I had in July. But still, no disgorgement date stamped on the back of this one. 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. Robust and brown leesy aromas. Cream and cookie, dried flower with a more extracted feel on the palate, followed by a touch of red fruit. Later that night. Big and cake-y aromas. red fruit and biscuit/shortcake. on the palate more of a dried flower note really pokes through. on all this body, the acid screams right though. a hint sandalwood-y. a cherry note rides out the finish. almost a Luxardo Maraschino style, spiced cherry expression. This is great now, but really benefits from a couple of years in the cellar. (5122 views) | |
| Tasted by BillBell73 on 10/20/2013 & rated 87 points: Simple and balanced champagne that doesn't deliver much complexity for the price. (5323 views) | |
| Tasted by WineScoundrel on 10/13/2013 & rated 93 points: Did you find that "I Love" button, Love4Vino? My new favorite NV, too. (5436 views) | |
| Tasted by Love4Vino on 10/12/2013: Is there a "I love it" button? My new favorite NV. lemon lime scent beautifully balanced acidity and a hint of residual sugar. It paired great with curried coconut chicken. (5640 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 10/3/2013 & rated 92 points: Light yellow color with abundant, steady, tiny bubbles; tart pear, apple nose; tasty, very tart pear, tart apple, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish (70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir; blend of 2010, 2009 and 2008, with base wine aged 10 months in large oak; disgorged July 2012; more on the austere side than usual for this bottling) 92+ points (1210 views) | |
| Tasted by sfqwino on 10/2/2013 & rated 89 points: Disgorged 2011. Opened 1 hr prior. Took a while to gain composure. Started off rather awfully. Very tart, lean and rather abrasive alcohol. Opened up nicely with more time in bottle. Nice orange blossom, red apple and ginger beer nuances. Not very complex but still a nice drink no doubt. (5383 views) | |
| Tasted by riccodog13 on 9/30/2013: 10/3/13 TT WW Tremendously fragrant, expressive nose speaks of yeast and toast trimmed in a perfumed sweet spice element that introduces the richly textured, sweet, full bodied flavors that posses excellent vibrancy and precision with tremendous tension supporting the deep, persistant, well endowed finish. Drink now-2025. 91 pts. 9/30/13 MOW Soaring, truely intriguing aromatics showcase vanilla and spice woven into poached apple and citrus to the classy, utterly complex nose. Intense, vibrant flavors posses a lovely imbedded spice nuance that really accents the wine's fresh, lively persona that culminates impeccably balanced with monumental length and grip dazzling on this stunning NV Champagne. Drink now-2025. 93+ pts. (3888 views) | |
| Tasted by tarheel17 on 9/30/2013: Institute of Masters of Wine 9th Annual Champagne Tasting (San Francisco): nose: closed for business palate: nothing like I expected, this was very lemon-limey, with intense citrus, but barely an evidence of the oaky richness I always taste in Vilmart. While it did have heft, the citrus was practically overpowering. Not sure of the base vintages, but this was disgorged in 2012. Perhaps just too new. (5973 views) | |
| Tasted by Mrbuzz on 9/26/2013 & rated 92 points: Man this is good...has a nice cream to it, mouth coating lemon/ginger meringue suds...seems a higher dosage?..but not too sweet. Fresh and alive lemon citrus, green apple, melon drizzled with honey.....the bubbles are small and crisp...wonderful balance with some yeastiness, pretty florals, salty minerality. Easy drinkin tasty stuff here....slightly softer than I would prefer...but hell, I had to nitpick something! Great bubbly! Feb, 2010 Disgorgement (5588 views) | |
| Tasted by honest bob on 9/18/2013 & rated 91 points: Jura, Puligny Montrachet and Champagne; 9/8/2013-9/20/2013: Powerful green apple and lime scent; the entry is sharp and ripe like biting into a perfect Cox Orange apple, perhaps a hint of candied ginger; ripe red apple mid-palate and a long, satisfying finish with layers of ruby grapefruit, grapefruit-peel oil and more ginger. My personal "coup de coeur" for the best QPR of all the wines tasted this trip. 70% Chard, 30% PN, no malo, disgorged November 2012, 9g dosage. I forgot to write down the age of the wines blended, but think they were from the 2009/2010 vintages. Great now and for at least another 3 years. 26 EUR at cellar door. 91P (7003 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 8/31/2013 & rated 92 points: Mixed Wines Offline (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Pale gold color. Lovely nose with lime, citrus, green apple, yeast, floral. The palate is very bright and lifted, very good energy, lime, lemon, apple, minerals, yeast. Very clean and a long finish. This was my #3 WOTN and group #4 by a point. 92+pts. (5947 views) | |
| Tasted by BillyT on 8/5/2013 & rated 91 points: Light straw in color. Tiny active bubbles with center stream. Nose somewhat muted. Palate light refreshing good weight with citrus flavors good acidity and minerality. Very nice champagne. (5913 views) | |
| Tasted by bhouk on 7/24/2013: Delicious with a little goat cheese prior to grilled lamb and couscous with 1990 Beaucastel. Rich and citrusy at the same time. Exudes class. A great NV Champagne. (5768 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 7/21/2013: Drinking absolutely fantastic right now. Oh, the benefits of stuffing away some of these NV cuvée. Robust and red fruit with balance to convince those who often shy away from Champagne for its more angular approach. (5401 views) | |
| Tasted by Clos & Cru on 7/13/2013 & rated 90 points: Honey, flinty, mineral. very good NV if you like richer style (5994 views) | |
| Tasted by JimmyBubbles on 7/12/2013 & rated 91 points: Muy joven, la acidez todavia por domar pero lo que hay aquí es grande. Fino, elegante, aromatico, pasteleria, citricos. Boca sublime, vertical, limpia, concentrada, mineral, diría que aquí hay terroir. Tremendo para su precio. (6039 views) | |
| Tasted by gfish on 6/15/2013 & rated 91 points: Consistent notes with previous bottle. (5370 views) | |
| Tasted by WillersC on 6/12/2013 & rated 90 points: Really nice for a few glasses but was a bit rich after that (5607 views) | |
| Tasted by aqualityone on 6/2/2013: - Light gold color with medium pearls - Shared with friends and it was great with cheeses and meats. (5943 views) | |
| Tasted by sawira on 5/19/2013 & rated 88 points: This cork - 06.09. Ehh. Nothing special, and I'd say over priced for its quality. And maybe on the sweetish side of things. Concur with aagrawal's note details exactly - word for word. (5771 views) | |
| Tasted by Clos & Cru on 5/17/2013 & rated 93 points: Big, rich, long, almost off dry (5684 views) | |
| Tasted by aagrawal on 4/30/2013 & rated 89 points: Dinner with Kent; 4/25/2013-5/1/2013 (Bella Trattoria, San Francisco): Pale yellow-green color; fresh non-oxidative nose (surprising...), apple; palate is fresh, simple, balanced, short; finish is short, apple. This is a decent balanced and enjoyable champagne as a daily drinker, but I would not buy since it does not have complexity or unique character. 88-89 (6207 views) | |
| Tasted by HenrikJ on 4/27/2013 & rated 87 points: Anonymous nose with some hay, a little oak and slightly weak fruit. Decent complexity on the palate with a light but quite intense acidity (does that make sense?). Opens up a bit more with some air. (5603 views) | |
| Tasted by Vintomas on 4/27/2013 & rated 89 points: Nose of ripe yellow apple, some spice, discrete oak notes. Palate with good concentration, yellow and green apple. Rather young, 89+ p. (4904 views) | |
| Tasted by godx on 4/22/2013: Nice nose. Palate has good acid. Slightly aggressive mousse. Bready entry with rich yet elegant flavours. Very good. (3400 views) | |
| Tasted by rnellans on 4/8/2013 & rated 92 points: Better than the last bottle. Nice toast..beautiful balance. Good value. (5824 views) | |
| Tasted by Yme on 3/24/2013 & rated 89 points: 2009 base with some 07 & 08. 70% Chardonnay 30% Pinot Noir Clean, pale yellow with fine persistant beads. Tight but elegant nose of brioche, white flowers, mild citrus and peach. Acidic freshness does not distract you from the white fruits & lemon finish. Lovely mouth feel. Moderate length. Lovely now and would improve with more bottle age. (5483 views) | |
| Tasted by Rubinstein on 3/3/2013 & rated 90 points: was somewhat closed, still it has a lot of potential. 90+ (5948 views) | |
| Tasted by Beaune Yard on 2/21/2013 & rated 88 points: Toasted brioche on the nose and peaches on the palate. A bit too sweet for my taste. (6055 views) | |
| Tasted by coremill on 2/15/2013 & rated 91 points: Toasty but also quite dry, there are powerful orange marmalade and croissant and key lime pie flavors, strong acid cut, and a long, intense, rocky mineral finish. Really delicious NV. (6341 views) | |
| Tasted by Blake Brown on 2/13/2013 & rated 88 points: a little toasty, yeasty and nutty amongst the stone fruit notes with a touch of vanilla peaking through; full body; good minerality; another complex and enjoyable bubbly in an evening so far replete with such. (6076 views) | |
| Tasted by chablis28 on 2/9/2013 & rated 91 points: I need to get one on one at home for my next and last btl. This went very fast last night but semed to be drinking pretty nicely. (6212 views) | |
| Tasted by MayValley on 1/20/2013 & rated 91 points: Wonderfully elegant nose... white flowers, peaches and green apples. The palate was silky and smooth with nice yellow fruit, creamy chardonnay texture and fine acidity. (6518 views) | |
| Tasted by Dave Canada on 1/5/2013 & rated 89 points: Nose of caramel, ginger, biscuit, lemon, lime zest. There is nice stuff going on but you really have to dig. On first sniff, it seems a touch muted. Palate has a streak of minerality and some pretty citrus fruit but is also overlayed with a certain textural weight and auxiliary flavours of toffee, caramel and hazelnuts which add nice complexity. What keeps this wine from being a notch above other NV's is the lack of integration. The acid really does take centre stage and pushes all of the great flavours into the back... Finish is medium in length and not overly complex. Have to say I am bit surprised given the reputation of Vilmart......this does not even come close to the Coeur de Cuvee and for the price, is not a re-buy in my mind. (6597 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 1/1/2013: Ripe and acid, what else do you want in NV? (6126 views) | |
| Tasted by redwhiteandrich on 12/31/2012 & rated 91 points: From whwc at $38. Needed some air before displaying subtle toast and creaminess. Feminine styled. (6075 views) | |
| Tasted by Vinsant on 12/30/2012: Nice balance between the creaminess and acidity. Tart apple, citrus, toast, and minerals. Enjoyable sparkler on its own and with food. (5647 views) | |
| Tasted by gregg g on 12/28/2012: Super young and tight initially. Tart, sour fruit on my first taste. Shy aromatics. I even allowed the last glass to warm up which can bring out the profile, but not tonight. This barely budges over the course of an hour and a half. My other bottles will get at least a year of rest. (6149 views) | |
| Tasted by WillersC on 12/26/2012 & rated 88 points: Very nice again, but showed up after having many other champagnes. I really need to give this more of a chance in the future. (6020 views) | |
| Tasted by dpolivy on 12/22/2012 & rated 90 points: Really enjoyed this. Lots of fine bubbles with apple and pear notes. Finished crisply with good acids. (5662 views) | |
| Tasted by KeithAkers on 12/13/2012 & rated 91 points: Dinner at Goosefoot (Goosefoot, Chicago IL): Nose: There is a delicious quality to the tones of red apples, baked bread, tree fruits, pears, and a nice bit of mineral tones as well. Taste: Medium/full bodied with medium acidity. This is well balanced with tones of red apples, baked bread, pears, minerals, and some baking spices. Overall: This was a perfect foil to the Jean Milan. It was slightly larger, but without the precision. It shows off the house style well and is a great way to get into Vilmart. (5977 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/11/2012: Chocolate and vanilla. Brioche and toasty. Just opened. I bet it will go farther. (5863 views) | |
| Tasted by Eric on 11/22/2012: Another Thanksgiving wine that disappeared in a flash. Sometimes it sucks to be the cook and to get a short pour. Gloriously creamy and delicate already. I just love the style. One of my New Year's resolutions for the coming year will be to buy, drink and cellar much more Vilmart. (7882 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 11/22/2012: A Foillard Thanksgiving (Home): Light color. Apple and citrus tones. Bright, light, dry and mineral. (6240 views) | |
| Tasted by MdCC on 11/18/2012 & rated 90 points: Fantastyczne owocowe usta, niezła długość, leciutkie bąbelki... ultra przyjemne. Lekki posmak kwaśnego jabłka (utlenienie?) (4198 views) | |
| Tasted by Will Devize on 11/13/2012 & rated 93 points: I was hugely impressed with this bottle, my first taste of Vilmart. From the seemingly warring factions of seduction and seriousness emerges a wine of great finesse and power. Chardonnay dominant, this cuvee exhibits generous orchard fruits laced with overtones of smoky oak. The acid spike on the finish, which immediately refreshes the sweet (10g dosage), succulent baked fruits on the attack, is the key to this wine's structural fortitude. This is a producer whose wines are in need of further exploration. (6677 views) | |
| Tasted by Jason Millar on 11/12/2012 & rated 92 points: Although this was quite young and a little tight, it still has the trademark depth of orchard fruit that gives the Grand Cellier wines from Vilmart their luxurious sinuousness, here deftly balanced by a firm, chalky line of acidity that creates a dazzling tension in the wine. (6459 views) | |
| Tasted by isdblm@lsu.edu on 11/11/2012 & rated 92 points: Light & lovely. (5547 views) | |
| Tasted by kthornton78 on 11/6/2012 & rated 91 points: great stuff. fresh, rich, and deep. (6441 views) | |
| Tasted by christyler on 10/15/2012 & rated 89 points: Nice, but not nearly the quality I was expecting. It had the texture / aromatics you'd expect from a good champagne, but it didn't really go above and beyond as I had hoped. (5850 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 10/15/2012 & rated 93 points: Grower-Producer Champagne and Sparkling Wines from Terry Theise and WineWise (Ame Restaurant, San Francisco, California): Very light peach yellow color with lots of tiny bubbles; ripe pear, peach, light cherry nose; very tasty, delicate, tart pear, mineral, tart apple palate; medium-plus finish (4039 views) | |
| Tasted by Seth Rosenberg on 10/11/2012 & rated 90 points: Walk-in tasting: Grower Champagne w Terry Theise @ Acker Merrall (Acker Merrall retail store, New York): Very bready and yeasty. Lemon, shells and some white floral aspects. Very very young on the palate - almost brutal. Steely lime, stones and shells. This needs time. Nose - 4/6, Palate - 5/6, Finish - 5/6, Je Ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 15/20. (6655 views) | |
| Tasted by kandyman on 10/6/2012 & rated 86 points: Memory of this is indistinct; Just recall it being somewhat disjointed and a bit too woody as though the all the fruit and nuance was hidden by the oak. (6055 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 9/11/2012: Pretty much as I said earlier this year-faint citrus and lightly yeasty nose. Light, crisp and rising minerality on the finish. Excellent. (6309 views) | |
| Tasted by wineismylife on 8/8/2012 & rated 93 points: Dallas 2nd Wednesday Group - August 2012 - In Memory of David White (Suze, Dallas, Texas): WIML93 Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Straw color in the glass, clear looking with tiny beading. Nose of lemon zest, dough and brown spices. Flavors of lemon, brandy soaked pears and Granny Smith apples. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (7910 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 7/20/2012: This is lot 3, 10 from the stamp on the front. Not sure what that means. As always the big toasty richness of Vilmart with a clairvoyance running through it. And a savoriness underneath it all. Very hard to beat. (6700 views) | |
| Tasted by mattyboy_ on 6/25/2012 & rated 92 points: Light gold color with small pearls. Linear texture with a medium finish - Stunning. Very elegant and precise. Nutty, floral, and citrusy. Very nuanced for an NV. Even got some incense aromas as well. My first Vilmart. Sold! (6962 views) | |
| Tasted by chablis28 on 6/24/2012 & rated 90 points: At Meritage CDP dinner. Very nice as always. (6419 views) | |
| Tasted by gfish on 6/18/2012 & rated 91 points: Disgorged in July, 2008 (L 07 08). I let this bottle decant for about 1 hour before drinking it with a sashimi dinner. Everything is wonderfully integrated and balanced right now. Flavors of golden delicious apples, ripe pear, minerality, nuts and light notes of toast. 90 - 91 (6652 views) | |
| Tasted by tendring on 5/12/2012 & rated 90 points: A scintillating champagne, bottled four years ago. (6662 views) | |
| Tasted by WillersC on 4/28/2012 & rated 90 points: Nice but a bit showed up after the Agrapart Mineral... (6642 views) | |
| Tasted by Krugman on 4/9/2012 & rated 91 points: The Vilmart Grand Cellier is one of the best non-vintage value champagnes on the market. What makes this champagne so great is the level of precision, balance, and nuances of flavor that show themselves on the palate. This is so fresh and lively with a delicassy that is rare among champagnes at any price level. The flavors include birght citrus, apples, peaches, flowers, a touch of yeast, a little bit of spice (from the oak), and nice minerality. This is certainly a chardonnay driven champagne and I have yet to run into anyone who does not like this. The only issue here is with price. Due to Vilmart's popularity, this champagne is usually priced in the $60 to $75 range, which is approaching the price point of leading vintage champagnes from other producers. However, if you can find this for $50 or less, it is a wonderful value. (6848 views) | |
| Tasted by chablis28 on 4/8/2012 & rated 90 points: Crisp & precise but with good fruit too. This is a new btl recently shipped from WH that seemed to show a bit less complexity overall than previous btls. Might be a different mix of vintages or I popped it too early after shipping. (6875 views) | |
| Tasted by danibus on 4/6/2012 & rated 92 points: Outstanding. Elegant, with real focus. Lemon, toast, yeasty notes and nice minerality. Refreshing tiny bubbles. (6861 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 3/20/2012: Krugman? Where are you getting this wine at under $40? Vegas? Someone must be taking it in the pants for this wine to get out there at much less than $60. A slut at $40, a gem at $60. No disgorgement date stamped on the back. (7345 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 3/11/2012: Waterford Staff Party 2.0 (Waterford Wine Co., Milwaukee): Damn, is that dosage or just stunning fruit presence? The balance today is almost too easy. Wonderfully executed salted poached pear. (7978 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 3/11/2012: From a disgorgement about two years ago, and just smoking now with honey-nut cherrio aromas. yet so much better. (6871 views) | |
| Tasted by Krugman on 3/7/2012 & rated 91 points: The current Grand Cellier is a wonderful floral wine with excellent fruit, balanace and minerality. This is of course best enjoyed as an aperatif, but there is no reason why it could not stand up to light appetizers. Overall, this is one of the better versions of Grand Cellier I have had. I believe it is based primarily off of the 2008 vintage. (7047 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 3/3/2012: Unknown disgorgement date. Pale, tiny bubbles. Fascinating notes of cloves and citrus on the nose. Light, very dry, precise apple and orange fruit, great acidity and a finish dripping with mineral salts. Very high class non-vintage bottling. Just as good and fresh on night 2-strong showing all around. (7304 views) | |
| Tasted by Krugman on 2/26/2012 & rated 91 points: This Vilmart continues to drink very well. It is extremely well balanced and has light floral flavors with good minerality. In terms of a quality NV champagne that will appeal to a wide range of champagne drinkers and non-champagne drinkers alike it does not get much better than this Vilmart. However, this is still young and will certainly show further improvment over the next 2-5 years. (6908 views) | |
| Tasted by Krugman on 2/13/2012 & rated 91 points: Once again the Vilmart Grand Cellier performed very well and showed why it is one of my favorite NV champagnes on the market. It has a wonderful depth of fresh fruit with tangerines, oranges, apples, marmalade, and white bread flavors. It also has a wonderful lightness to it along with good minerality and excellent balance. You cannot go wrong with this in the $40 to $50 price range. (7028 views) | |
| Tasted by Paul S on 2/4/2012 & rated 91 points: Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de Beze and Clos des Ruchottes dinner (Conrad Hotel, Singapore): Really interesting Champagne - this was a good NV. Needs time though. It had a pretty tight nose, rather earthy, minerally, with a nice touch of exotic spice and just that little bit of citrus fruit opening up into nutty accents with time. The palate had nice grip for a wine made from 1er Cru grapes, with a snappy, bright, indeed almost tart attack with citrus lemon and lime notes streaming away into an absolutely minerally midpalate and a long, bone-dry finish. Very interesting, full of character, wonderfully delineated, but just perhaps a bit too much acidity to be truly enjoyable at the moment. Even a rather rich dish of scallops in squid-ink risotto was not qutie enough to tame this. One to broach in another 3-4 years' time I think. Supern value for its price though. (7991 views) | |
| Tasted by Dbrane on 2/4/2012 & rated 83 points: Dinner with Eric Rousseau (Salon by the Pool, Conrad Singapore): Overly acidic when served too cold. Clean, Chablis-like. Not particularly distinguished. (7962 views) | |
| Tasted by sebastienjm on 2/1/2012 & rated 90 points: Effectivement un beau Champagne avec des arômes de pomme au four, d'agrumes, d'amande avec de la minéralité et un léger toast. Bouche généreuse, complexe, au dosage assez présent mais la finale garde tout de même suffisamment d'acidité. Bonne persistance. 26 euros prix caviste : une superbe cuvée au prix d'un brut sans année d'une "grande" maison. 16/20 (7142 views) | |
| Tasted by awinestory on 1/29/2012 & rated 90 points: more golden colored from ten months on wood, nose is medium+ intensity of brioche, melon, lemon curd, hazelnuts, palate: very mouth filling, tangy, crisp, long finish of vanilla, bruised apple, minerals ... very sharp and pointed. Style note Tangy and crisp yet luxurious and mouth filling, this champagne has layers of flavor and a long crisp mineral finish. (2947 views) | |
| Tasted by Krugman on 1/28/2012 & rated 92 points: This latest bottle of Vilmart Grand Cellier was even better than the last. It had wonderful effervesence along with light and extrememly well balanced citrus fruit and minerality. This is one of those bottles that is hard not to like. It appeals to veteran champagne drinkers and non-champagne drinkers alike. The Vilmart fruit is very fresh and flavorful, but without going over the top. This new bottle is based off of 2008 fruit and is one of the best bottles of Grand Cellier that I have had. To me the is a no brainer buy if you can find it between $40 and $50 per bottle. However, once you get into the mid-$60 territory that some retailers sell this for, there are a wealth of other quality bottles that stack up much better with this champagne. (7015 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 1/27/2012 & rated 91 points: Always deep rich and complex. (7012 views) | |
| Tasted by Krugman on 1/21/2012 & rated 91 points: These bottles were fresh of the boast and had wonderful effervescence. These were some of the better Grand Cellier bottles that I remember having, with a wide range of subtle flavors including pineapple, chalk, and minerals. The balance of this wine was also perfect, with all of the flavors being very subtle yet apparent at the same time. This is a great go to NV champagne if you can get it for less than $45. (7034 views) | |
| Tasted by Martinjbrand on 1/16/2012 & rated 89 points: quite citrussy, a little too much for my taste (6906 views) | |
| Tasted by nospeel on 1/1/2012 & rated 91 points: Wow. Really lovely... Gotta find more. I love this style of bubbly... It has the complexity to be enjoyed alone - but, with a nice bit of acid to break through food. Lots of citrus and yeast with some flint on the backend. (7041 views) | |
| Tasted by astroman on 12/29/2011 & rated 89 points: Champagne Tasting (Waterford): Also known as Baby Krug but I struggle to find the similiarities. 70% Pinot remaining Chardonnay from Premier Cru of Rilly la Montagne. From a blend of 50% 24 months, 25% 36 months, 25% 48 months on the lees. Yeasty and breast on the nose. Palate is slightly creamy with liquorice notes slightly fabby. (9063 views) | |
| Tasted by Vinsant on 12/28/2011 & rated 92 points: Solid sparkler. Paired nicely with dungeness crab. Crisp acidity, nice length, sharp citrus, saline/minerals, vanilla, and some toasty undertones. Will get more. (7429 views) | |
| Tasted by bhouk on 12/25/2011: A go-to bottle of wine, this Champagne has never failed to deliver the goods. The initial impression on opening is baking bread, this from the bottle before pouring. In the glass, orange and orange blossom, rich, deep and persistent. A high class performance. (6870 views) | |
| Tasted by Anthony Lombardi on 12/23/2011: Pale golden color. Fruity nose which grabs attention and holds on firmly. Some citrus and stone fruit with just a hint of yeasty notes. Medium bodied, lush Champagne. Sweet pear fruit sweeps over the mid palate while simultaeously showing off an excellent backbone of acidic structure. Some mineral notes emerge on the back of the palate along with some soft, tart citrus notes which persist trough the long finish. Good stuff! (7240 views) | |
| Tasted by sdwineguru on 12/17/2011 & rated 91 points: Mid-yeasty nose; fruity, nutty, slight steminess (70 percent Pinot Noir); mid to big body; long, rich finish. Nice style and at $80 compares well with wines costing twice as much. (8415 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/13/2011: Beautiful as always. After just having vintage Krug the night before I don't quite get the comparison between the two. But alas, at vintage Krug prices I probably won't have a back to back experience again. (7415 views) | |
| Tasted by Montecalvo on 12/10/2011 & rated 91 points: Quite enjoyable. Good combination of toast and fruit (8463 views) | |
| Tasted by ovenmitt on 12/3/2011 & rated 91 points: Beautiful fine bead, pale golden color. Biscuits and baked apples, along with some citrus on the nose. Wonderful mouthfeel. Dough, green apples (apple pie?), and a lingering honey finish. It doesn't have quite the long finish of complexity of the best, but very good..... I'd rate this slightly above the Pierre Peters that is one of my other favorite NV growers. (6689 views) | |
| Tasted by chablis28 on 11/18/2011 & rated 93 points: I really like this! Complex, elegant, mix of citrus and trop fruit flavors, classy and minerally. This is one of the best $40 - $50 Champagnes around, IMO. Buy more! 75% Chard / 30% PN (8750 views) | |
| Tasted by mjf@ulkner on 11/12/2011 & rated 90 points: Green apple and lemon lime flavors. Very crisp, lots of zingy acidity. Not the "baby Krug" I've often heard- but good nonetheless. (6797 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 10/18/2011 & rated 91 points: 2011 Terry Theise Grower-Producer Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting (Ame Restaurant, San Francisco, California): Very light yellow color with smallish bubbles; delicate, tart pear, tart apple, light peach nose; tasty, with delicacy, tart pear, mineral, tart apple palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points (70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir) (4694 views) | |
| Tasted by Krugman on 10/2/2011 & rated 91 points: This has wonderfully pure chardonnay based fruit that is balanced very well by its minerality. However, you can tell that it is still holding a bit back and I would not be surprised to see further improvement in another couple of years. This is a wonderful champagne to serve to people who are not big champagne fans as they will almost certainly love this. (7064 views) | |
| Tasted by BrandrB on 9/26/2011 & rated 91 points: 2011 Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting (San Francisco, CA): Outstanding! Medium yellow color. Rich spicy/toasty baked apple aromas. Medium-full bodied palate: pear, apple, spice, with hints of toasty oak. Medium-long finish. Fantastic – amongst of my favorite non-vintage Champagne of the tasting. Slightly down in quality from my last few tastings, but still a fabulous non-vintage. (7809 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 9/26/2011 & rated 89 points: 2011 Institute of Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting: 78 Current Releases Tasted (Ferry Plaza Building, San Francisco, California): Light yellow color; tart baked apple, tart pear, lemon nose; tart pear, lemon palate; medium-plus finish (much weaker than last year's version) (4576 views) | |
| Tasted by Krugman on 9/11/2011 & rated 91 points: Beautiful deep white fruit flavor. Almost tasted like a baby Cuvee Creation without as much complexity and a bit less fruit. Very good NV wine from Vilmart and a superstar champagne at under $40. (6990 views) | |
| Tasted by kthornton78 on 8/28/2011: another fantastic bottle. (6948 views) | |
| Tasted by rhit on 8/13/2011: Green apple, nice sappiness, and a mineral undertone. Had some good intensity and length, but I wished for a little more acidity by the end. Tasty, though. (6904 views) | |
| Tasted by Bisty on 8/7/2011 & rated 88 points: Less concentration and expressive than I remembered at the visit at the estate. The oak treatment is somewhat present although does not really bring about the sought after creaminess. (6654 views) | |
| Tasted by grafstrb on 7/31/2011: -- popped and poured -- -- tasted a couple glasses non-blind over approximately one hour -- Expressive apple and minerals on the Nose. Medium, persistent bead. Airy, rich, and well-defined on the palate. Lacking the cutting acidity of the best Champagnes; nonetheless, there's a lot of bang for your buck in this bottle of bubbly. Gut impression score: 90 - 92. This paired beautifully with a crab and cucumber appetizer. (6889 views) | |
| Tasted by Krugman on 7/18/2011 & rated 91 points: Wonderful deep fruit flavors including pears, grapefruit, and apples. Also a very subtle butter flavor that is in contrast to the prominent minerality. A a very good NV champagne, however the value of this champagne depends on how much you pay for it given that it seems to range from $39 to $75. (6841 views) | |
| Tasted by tyvoodoo on 7/9/2011: Definitely one of my top five non vintage champagnes. Great depth and concentration and it seems to get even better after a few years in the cellar. Pretty nose of creamy mouse, lemon zest, toasted almonds and fluffy baked dough aromas. Palate is nicely balanced with great richness and flavour with supporting acids. Nice fine bubbles, wonderful length, more yeasty components, citrus fruit and apple skin. The complete package and one of my favorites. (7207 views) | |
| Tasted by Krugman on 6/26/2011 & rated 91 points: Very fresh flavors of fruit. Lots of dried apricot and mineral flavors. This is a well balanced champagne that tastes good now, but will likely taste even better with 1-2 years of cellaring. (7140 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 6/26/2011 & rated 92 points: Always one of the better multi vintage p[premier cru. (6987 views) | |
| Tasted by mbeutel on 6/16/2011 & rated 90 points: Bottle to Celebrate the arrival of our baby given to us by my coworker Disgorged 12/07 Initial aromatics are of lemon cream and a touch of yeast. Expansive texture due to bracing acidity and fine bubbles. Solid wine with good structure. Should open up nicely. 2nd Glass is really opening up and showing some green apple. Tasty wine (7048 views) | |
| Tasted by manonthemoon on 6/15/2011 & rated 91 points: Took to my wife's parents for a b-day dinner. Notes very similar to before. N: Strong lemon cream, a little marshmellow, and yeast. P: little vanilla, then lemon, raspberry, brioche, and yeast. F: The finish was above average in length and there were really nice bubbles going on. Overall this is a great grower bubbles at the 45$ I paid for it. 90-91 (6945 views) | |
| Tasted by kthornton78 on 6/12/2011 & rated 91 points: chalk, minerals, pastry dough with lemon zest on the nose. crisp, clean, with tropical fruits, citrus, and green apple on the palate with a nice jolt of acid through the finish. (7046 views) | |
| Tasted by Racer117 on 6/10/2011 & rated 92 points: Lighter golden color, very effervescent. Aromas of chalk/minerality and a hint of berry fruit. Wonderful big lemon mousse body and a touch of vanilla. The last glass a few hours later, and much warmer, had a distinct sweet apple profile. (6939 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 6/4/2011 & rated 92 points: Super Tuscan Wine Dinner: 1997s and more (Donato Enoteca, Redwood City, California): Light yellow color; lovely, lightly yeasty, tart apple, tart peach nose; tasty, poised, delicate, high pitched, yeasty, tart apple, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points (8192 views) | |
| Tasted by tarheel17 on 5/10/2011: Champagne Producer Tour, 2011 (Champagne, France): Tasted with Laurent blend of 2006, 2007 and 2008 wines. 30% PN, 70% Chardonnay. More volumptuous in fruit (and more red fruit) than the Grand Reserve tasted previous. the nose had a lovely chalky scent to complement the red fruit and the palate had a longer finish with more complete flavors. Laurent suggested aging no more than 3-5 years. (8544 views) | |
| Tasted by wineretriever on 5/5/2011 & rated 90 points: Fragrant, clearly chardonnay-based, with pleasant small bubbles, palate of yeast and lemon. (5100 views) | |
| Tasted by SimonG on 4/29/2011: Pale straw, very good, fast and persistent stream of very fine bubbles. Cork still young and springy. A nicely bready nose. Quite ripe and with a sense of dosage on the palate. Starting to show some complexity with notes of ginger and warm bread though the dosage is evident on the creamy, slightly sweet finish. Could do with a couple of years to be really interesting. *** (6914 views) | |
| Tasted by bugdoced on 4/24/2011 & rated 90 points: lemon on the nose; crisp and bubbly (7165 views) | |
| Tasted by Oskiwawa on 4/17/2011 & rated 91 points: This was quite enjoyable and a very good deal for the price. Medium bodied. Creamy with nice acidity. Should hold up well for quite awhile. (10262 views) | |
| Tasted by pbaek on 4/16/2011: Smooth and round suggesting some age here. Niels confirmed he bought this bottle at the domaine 5 yrs ago. Some green fruit, pear, and yeast. Just a hint of cork, but not enough to make the wine undrinkable. And off the evening went. In NYC, Weehawken, with Niels and his wife. (9949 views) | |
| Tasted by manonthemoon on 4/9/2011 & rated 91 points: WA Tasting trip Day 2: Cayuse, Gramercy, Spring Valley, More Cayuse?? and Jim German; 4/9/2011-4/12/2011 (Walla Walla, WA): Nose was strong with some marshmellow, lemon cream, strong yeast notes going on. The palate was strong with lush citrus, a little vanilla bean, yeast, brioche going on. Long finish and good acidity to for this forward styled grower's bubbles. 91-92 (7905 views) | |
| Tasted by *Vine* on 4/8/2011: Popped and poured. Medium-light lemon/straw hue, persistent bead. Pronounced aromatically, with aromas of stone fruits, ripe apples, biscuit, and a hint of toasted oak (not terribly complex, but quite nice). Light to medium-light body. On the palate, the fruit is forceful and pronounced, with this particular bottle showing prominent Pinot-fruit characteristics of red berries such as raspberry and strawberry complimented by additional notes of apple, cream, and a touch of spice from oak. Medium-plus acidity keeps it refreshing on the moderate close. Not a wine to contemplate, but rather a delightful expression of fruit made in a style almost too easy to hedonistically guzzle down. (7435 views) | |
| Tasted by Pinotnut on 4/1/2011 & rated 92 points: Bracing acidity. Went over well for reception food (10464 views) | |
| Tasted by rosesandthorns on 3/15/2011 & rated 91 points: So yummy. Complex and rich bubbly style, soundly tethered to earthy nose. Gave rise to round flavors of apple, vanilla biscuit, toast with sliced baked pear, and some mangosteen. There was a little herbaceous component to the flavor profile. (7075 views) | |
| Tasted by pepeelvis on 3/12/2011: toasty bright champagne. (7044 views) | |
| Tasted by vespa110 on 3/2/2011 & rated 85 points: Giallo paglierino carico, naso molto minerale e quasi ancora floreale, con leggere note di frutta bianca, bocca fresca, carbonica fine, abbastanza persistente come finale sapido.Ha una beva pazzesca per precisione e bontà, ma secondo me sembra che manchi in bocca di quella "struttura" che hanno molti altri piccoli vigneron a pari prezzo. (7218 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 2/9/2011 & rated 93 points: SF WSET Grower Champagne Tasting (David's house, San Francisco, CA): Bright light yellow color; nice, minerally, yeasty, tart apple, tart peach nose; tight, tasty, appealing, charming, tart peach, mineral, yeasty palate with balance and precision; medium-plus finish (70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir) (7159 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 2/7/2011: Could swear this is just slightly, barely corked, in that way that leaves you scratching your head and thinking "is this corked?" (7068 views) | |
| Tasted by MLwine on 1/29/2011 & rated 92 points: Consistent with prior notes. An elegant and complex champagne. (7085 views) | |
| Tasted by Vino_Divine on 1/22/2011 & rated 92 points: I love Vilmart's knack for blending power and finesse. The nose reveals white blossoms, apple, toasty oak and herbs. The palate is quite concentrated but also effortless in its delivery with apple blossom and lemon confit supported by well judged amounts of oaky spice. (7104 views) | |
| Tasted by monkeylug on 1/16/2011 & rated 92 points: A really great style with deep fruit and good minerality. A complex champagne with nice acidity and a pleasant finish. (6960 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 1/16/2011 & rated 92 points: Champagne Dim Sum (Sino Restaurant, Santana Row, San Jose, California): Light lemon yellow color; grapefruit, yeasty, dried mushroom, mineral, powdery nose; tasty, elegant, yeasty, tart grapefruit, citrus palate; medium finish (7148 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 1/15/2011: As beautiful, if even more so than I remember it being. Showing off the toasty barrel, but handled with a very deft hand -- blends right into the body of the champagne. (6916 views) | |
| Tasted by xtrmjoe on 1/6/2011 & rated 89 points: My system (nose mouth finish) /+/ (6156 views) | |
| Tasted by bmwcarl on 1/3/2011: Beautiful nose of yeast and toasted soudough bread. Apple, passion fruit, and pear on the palate. Delicious. (6881 views) | |
| Tasted by douggator on 1/2/2011 & rated 92 points: Very nice Champagne with nice brioche on the nose. (10725 views) | |
| Tasted by HamishR on 12/31/2010 & rated 92 points: Delightful, lively, nice white bread, some ripe fruit, crisp and long. (5027 views) | |
| Tasted by Biglama on 12/31/2010 & rated 92 points: mooi glas, mooie gistingstonen in de neus, heeft diepgang en klasse, heerlijk drinkbaar (10654 views) | |
| Tasted by jlm on 12/31/2010: This was initially a very shy wine, but with some time open it developed nice brioche aromas. The palate, however, remained quite simple and straightforward. Ultimately, this bottle never rose above a whisper and never had the sneaky complexity of previous ones. L 06 07. (10519 views) | |
| Tasted by MLwine on 12/31/2010 & rated 92 points: Very elegant champagne. Crisp, light, with nice yeasty notes. Delightful. (6748 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/29/2010: Deft use of 50% barrel. Like eating a sugared bowl of honey nut cherrios, except much better. Gets you drunk too. Remarkable at $70. (6932 views) | |
| Tasted by Wink on 12/25/2010 & rated 92 points: Lot # on the label: L06 07. Light gold. Lively effervescence. Nose of yeast, cream soda, smoke, and pear. Full rich palate of apple, pear, yeast, and vanilla. Creamy mouthfeel. Very refreshing acidity. Persistent, dry finish. Beautiful balance and elegance. Lovely NV Champagne. (6785 views) | |
| Tasted by rnellans on 11/24/2010 & rated 91 points: I liked this wine a lot. Nice floral, apple notes on the nose. Some toast. Very well balanced on the palate. I'll buy more. (7308 views) | |
| Tasted by markjanes on 11/19/2010: Boys nite II, fall 2010 (Reno, NV): This is a wine that I'm familiar with and a bottle that had a weak showing. The bottle lacked freshness and verve and seemed slightly dull overall. Interesting on CT how these NV notes go, obviously everyone is tasting different wines as the blends change every year though all the comments below imply we are all drinking the same wine... this has been in my cellar for at least 4 years so maybe this was just past its prime. 'Below average' wine tonight, a piece of data that I wouldn't use to support any conclusions about this wine in general. (11538 views) | |
| Tasted by godx on 11/13/2010 & rated 88 points: No formal notes. Fresh and crisp with notes of apple and flowers. Not much nutty, toasty or yeasty notes. Good acidity. Clean and refreshing but not super complex. Very good. (6901 views) | |
| Tasted by CobraKahn on 11/12/2010 & rated 89 points: Very rich; dense; round and depth of fruit. (6919 views) | |
| Tasted by moben on 11/7/2010 & rated 93 points: Nice, toasty champagne. Better after some air and warmer than "on ice." (10922 views) | |
| Tasted by gfish on 10/31/2010 & rated 92 points: Didn't really take notes but it was outstanding champagne. It was consistent with a bottle from Terry Thiese tasting when he was in Chicago. (6871 views) | |
| Tasted by grafstrb on 10/21/2010: – popped and poured – – tasted a single glass non-blind over approx. 15 minutes – – 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir – NOSE: toastier Nose than the Grand Reserve; hint of hard salami; a bit more complex than the Grand Reserve. BODY: pale golden yellow color; fine persistent bead; (forgot to note wine’s weight). TASTE: expressive flavors: marzipan; white orchard fruits; medium length finish with fine cut; not fat. (6852 views) | |
| Tasted by BrandrB on 9/27/2010 & rated 92 points: 2010 Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting (San Francisco, CA): Superb! Straw-yellow color. Rich nose: apple, dried flowers, and toasty oak aroma. Full-bodied palate: apple, spice, and minerals on this, huge palate rounded out with buttery toasty oak. Long finish. I really enjoy this oaky style – but it might be a bit much for some. Fantastic – one of my favorite non-vintages of the evening and the best showing I’ve had yet of this incredible wine. (8273 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 9/27/2010 & rated 92 points: 2010 Institute of Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting: 79 Current Releases Tasted (Ferry Plaza Building, San Francisco, California): Light yellow color; nice floral, white fruit, apple nose; delicate, floral, tart white fruit, lemon, citrus palate; medium-plus finish 92+ pts. (5529 views) | |
| Tasted by Paul Lin on 9/1/2010 & rated 92 points: An outstanding showing of this Champagne. Notes of ocean spray, lemon, chalk, and oyster shells. Bright and intensely flavored, almost like a sparkling Chablis. Tangy finish. A wonderful wine! 92-93 points. (7286 views) | |
| Tasted by ews3 on 8/30/2010 & rated 87 points: IMW Annual Champagne Tasting (Christie's Auction House, NYC): red apple, strawberry, and citrus. the citrus notes take over in the midpalate and this turns a bit bitter into the finish. (8818 views) | |
| Tasted by gsa on 8/22/2010 & rated 89 points: marginally too much citrus / too acidic for me. fine bottle otherwise (7254 views) | |
| Tasted by MagnumGourmet on 8/7/2010: Fine bottle of bubbly. Yeasty nose with just a touch of butter. Baked apple on the palate. Creamy mouthfeel. Would purchase again. (6875 views) | |
| Tasted by jfagan on 8/5/2010 & rated 90 points: No indication of disgorgement date. Pale yellow with a lively mousse. Fresh aromas of lemon brioche, ripe apple, peach and flowers. Just on the sweet side of "brut" but that works well with the full bodied flavors of rope peach, citrus and just a touch of minerality. There's just enough acidity to make it work right now. Not one I'd cellar. (6993 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 7/31/2010 & rated 92 points: One of the most consistent NV anywhere (6949 views) | |
| Tasted by tbvl on 7/17/2010 & rated 91 points: I really like Vilmarts style the cellering in oak barrels really becomes this bottle well. Definately one of my top there champagne producsers. (7140 views) | |
| Tasted by Omar Khayyam on 6/25/2010 & rated 90 points: very nice indeed! Chardonnay dominated? Very fine vinuous feel to this wine, with some interesting herbal notes as well as the apple, yuzu, papaya and lime, kiwi fruit that others have pointed out. Mousse is nice and not too aggressive. (7087 views) | |
| Tasted by RationalDenial on 5/30/2010 & rated 92 points: Maybe not as quite precise as I've come to expect from this NV, but nothing that would knock it from the pedestal. Still my favorite NV champagne going away. (11584 views) | |
| Tasted by VoteferPedro on 4/28/2010 & rated 82 points: Good color and bubble or mousse but sadly no joy. Decent and adequate but fell short of expectations. (7205 views) | |
| Tasted by Paul Lin on 4/24/2010 & rated 88 points: Disgorged on 3/2007. Stingy on the nose with muted aromas of honey oat toast, chalk, and flint. The palate is tangy and taut with notes of unripe nectarines, lemon pulp, and kiwi fruit. Lean and chalky with a touch of salinity on the finish. While well-framed and ultimately enjoyable, I have had better bottles of this Champagne in the past. (7010 views) | |
| Tasted by andrewstevenson.com on 4/23/2010 & rated 90 points: Classy, restrained shortbread nose. Very good palate. This has a nice weight and depth of flavour. Not the classiest of Vilmarts I've had, but it's lovely stuff. (6975 views) | |
| Tasted by Papies on 3/30/2010 & rated 90 points: A bit of a contrast as this is a rich wine yet fine on the bubbles and body. Very Enjoyable. Pale yellowish colour. (6970 views) | |
| Tasted by Paul Lin on 3/19/2010 & rated 90 points: A sophisticated wine that remarkable for its precision and restraint. Refined notes of lemon oil, yuzu, and unripe nectarines. 90-91 points. (6887 views) | |
| Tasted by Frank Murray III on 3/19/2010: The OC Blind Crew (Kimera--Irvine, CA): Brisk pear, lemon peel and a slatey finish. I enjoyed this very much with the tuna. (12800 views) | |
| Tasted by G Kapoor on 3/15/2010 & rated 90 points: Similar notes as before (7168 views) | |
| Tasted by Machiavelli on 3/15/2010: Lot's of foam, pale yellow. Sweet lemon, apple skin, phenolic and complex, intense nose. Tight bubbles, tart acidity counter-balanced by surprisingly sweet tasting fruit. Medium length. This got much better with air as it warmed up. (6899 views) | |
| Tasted by Manus on 3/5/2010 & rated 90 points: A light and delicate Champagne. It is also very easy to be liked as it has quite complex nose with strong citrus flavour. Bubble is quite fine even though I found it a little bit too aggressive. Recommended. http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/hkwine-blog/article?mid=496 (6915 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 2/23/2010: sparkling (Waterford Wine Co., Milwaukee): wow, this shows like rich, more aged chardonnay. i think of the 94 kalin cellars i've been enjoying recently, or more properly here, 05 ridge SCM chard. rich lush minerality. elegant petrol. 'gold label' (7480 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 2/20/2010: Two Older Frederic Emile Rieslings (Yountville, California): Pale with fine bead. Nose of lemon meringue and some ginger as one of our friends noted. Light, dry, focused, and mineral. Absolutely lovely Champagne. I will have to get some of this. (7382 views) | |
| Tasted by Paul Lin on 2/12/2010 & rated 92 points: Grower Champagnes (Cohen residence - Irvine, CA): An outstanding showing of this wine. Riesling-like aromas of nectarines and peach pit followed by a tangy palate of apricot, lemon drops, ginger, and crushed minerals. This is a wine with exceptional manners. (6814 views) | |
| Tasted by G Kapoor on 2/2/2010 & rated 89 points: This is a good champagne with mild acidity, apple and walnuts which carry on to the palate. Nice plush mouthfeel. (6704 views) | |
| Tasted by yenda on 1/29/2010 & rated 92 points: i really like this wine more and more. classy, refreshing yet quite complex on the palate (6509 views) | |
| Tasted by carlwhat on 1/22/2010: pretty rich, meaty and yeasty wine... softened a bit up with air... quite nice... (6448 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 1/18/2010 & rated 91 points: Excellent as always. (6120 views) | |
| Tasted by mukden on 1/4/2010 & rated 90 points: YES. I would put this up there with Bolly as an entry level NV champagne. It has good taste in the mouth and that extra kick of quality. I would not put it above Bollinger, but neck in neck. (3890 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 1/3/2010 & rated 91 points: Excellent clean crisp apricot and butter nice finish (6152 views) | |
| Tasted by kris.h on 1/2/2010 & rated 93 points: Brilliant straw colored. Very fine bubbles and wonderfully effervescent on the palate. A little bready and yeasty. Citrus and apple. Medium body and buttery finish. Overall a lovely bottle of Champagne. (6027 views) | |
| Tasted by yenda on 1/2/2010 & rated 92 points: really, really nice complex stuff and very refreshing (6178 views) | |
| Tasted by al-Zabba on 12/30/2009: N. Nuttiness and intense minerality. Red papery peanut skins. Spiced cranberry, and picks up evergreen. Ana says 'Christmassy' and I believe there's something to that! P. Evergreen, baking spices, but again, unbeatable presence and minerality. This is what all the fuss is about here lately. Ok, I get it now. Really helped to taste this against other champagnes and not as an anomaly beneath the still ocean of WWC slides. (6278 views) | |
| Tasted by the godfather on 12/17/2009 & rated 91 points: nutty, rich and wonderful (12370 views) | |
| Tasted by jwsmith on 12/13/2009 & rated 92 points: Maybe the best non vintage champagne value available. (6113 views) | |
| Tasted by Minkey on 12/12/2009 & rated 91 points: Very nice champagne, crispy, minerally, lime, not much yeast . (6209 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/12/2009: Pretty darn tasty when it comes down to it. This disgorgement I find to be even better the second day right now. (6147 views) | |
| Tasted by tarheel17 on 12/10/2009 & rated 93 points: Tasted at Pike & Western I could not get enough of this. cinnamon, toasty, vanilla spice, just swirls of flavor. it was almost overwhelming (in the best possible way). Super complex, super delicious, super stuff. (6032 views) | |
| Tasted by yenda on 11/18/2009 & rated 94 points: Awsome. very gentle bubbless, very refershing clean taste .quite vineous as well (6162 views) | |
| Tasted by LoireFan on 11/18/2009 & rated 90 points: Maybe 91 - very nice. (12437 views) | |
| Tasted by mmh on 11/15/2009 & rated 90 points: Great NV champagne. Fresh, acidic and quite complex. (6088 views) | |
| Tasted by Nohedes on 11/14/2009 & rated 90 points: Cork. Well chilled. Very tasty fizz that made a classy aperitif. Clean fruit, young, elegant house style and very moreish. (5879 views) | |
| Tasted by rc@ughey on 10/24/2009 & rated 90 points: Good wine in the Vilmart style. Intense fruit (citrus and apples) and significant depth--the oak is perfectly integrated and gives this some complexity. Nice minerality and long finish. Dialed down a bit from the vintage Grand Cellier--but not much, and I'd love to make this my house Champagne if I could find it for ex-cellar prices in the US. (6039 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 10/17/2009 & rated 91 points: Christine Huang's in town Wine Dinner ('69 La Romanée, '82 La Chapelle) (Chez Christianne, San Francisco, CA): Yeasty, tart citrus, kumquat nose; tart kumquat, ripe citrus, lime, mineral palate; medium finish 91+ pts. (2898 views) | |
| Tasted by RationalDenial on 10/8/2009 & rated 95 points: I honestly think this is the best value NV champagne on the market. It's not the least expensive, but I don't know of anything in this price range that drinks as well. Energetic, citric acidity, a briny, sea spray note, great depth, overarching elegance, and a long, limestone-laden finish. (12368 views) | |
| Tasted by Macki on 10/7/2009: Challah, cherry cobbler, tart cherry on fiinish, somewhat aggressive mousse 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir (which accounts for the fruitier profile) - high acid - long finish. Delicious (6123 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 10/7/2009: Champagne (Waterford Wines Milwaukee): more of a cracked wheat in the nose. pinot pronouncement across the nose. light christmas spice...almost a peppermint. wonderfully balanced. what's the dosage here? i'm getting a gentle kiss in a meadow. (12259 views) | |
| Tasted by Beavis77 on 10/2/2009: Popcorn on the nose with a spritz of lemon/lime. Some nice yeastiness. Refreshing with nice acid. Nice yeast with a touch of creaminess. Really nice. (6043 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 9/28/2009 & rated 92 points: Institute of Masters of Wine Annual Champagne Tasting (Ferry Plaza Building, San Francisco, California): Light yellow color; apple, poached pear nose; tasty, poached pear, apple, mineral palate; medium finish (3615 views) | |
| Tasted by BrandrB on 9/28/2009 & rated 91 points: Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting (San Francisco, CA): Beautiful! Light yellow with small bubbles and a great bead. Fabulous nose: oaky and earthy with pear and apple showing a touch of oxidation. Nose continues onto the palate with pear, apple, spice, and toast. Medium-long finish. Judicious oakiness throughout. My favorite non-vintage of the tasting! If you’re into barrel-fermented bigger-bodied styles this is a must-try. Incredible value and performance for a non-vintage. (7671 views) | |
| Tasted by spacewrangler on 9/8/2009 & rated 94 points: L0207 label. Same as previous bottle. Very tangy and palate staining, quite a vinous and complex NV. (11373 views) | |
| Tasted by spacewrangler on 8/20/2009 & rated 94 points: 02 07 on the front label. This is just a beautful wine, no ifs ands or buts. J'aime Vilmart! Smoky blood orange and citrus nose, with those notes repeating in a bright fashion on the palate. I'm amazed at how complex this is for a NV wine and it just hangs around on the palate. It's pretty much the best of the yeasty/doughy/leesy world combined with the spicy/smoky/citrus fruitiness world. I can't imagine anyone thinking this isn't a steal for $40. (11380 views) | |
| Tasted by salil on 8/1/2009 & rated 84 points: Pale straw in colour with fine bubbles that fade surprisingly quickly. Pleasant nose of biscuit, yeast, pear and green apple, slightly awkward in the mouth with aggressive acidity and effervescence, simple white fruited flavours over gentle yeasty notes and a light, short finish. Picks up some weight and depth with more air, but quite disappointing. (6075 views) | |
| Tasted by lo-ki on 6/3/2009: had enjoyed this in the past, but now that i have more experience with champagne, decided to try it again and see if i still like it. found it to be very pleasant, with very little in terms of fruit, but a taste with a good deal of depth. (6251 views) | |
| Tasted by gigabit on 5/10/2009 & rated 91 points: Very nice nose with brioche, pie crust, and lemon. Constant, fine beads rising in the glass. Lots of initial citrus and vibrant acidity on the palate. Finished long with a chalk taste. With additional time in the glass, apples, spice, and a bit tropical. Fantastic fruit profile on the palate and a clean, crisp, long finish. Very nice champagne. (5953 views) | |
| Tasted by spacewrangler on 5/4/2009 & rated 94 points: Disgorged June 2006. I tend to use palate staining often in my notes, but this exemplifies that characteristic. Reminds me of the Puffeneys we had a Casa Perry months back, just sticking to the walls of your mouth and not letting go. On the nose there is a melange of florals, minerals and chalk, then citrus and orchard fruits - everything rachets up in intensity the longer it sits in the glass. And in the mouth the pent up orchard and citrus fruit just explodes, on a bed of minerality. (11269 views) | |
| Tasted by tendring on 4/14/2009 & rated 91 points: Boy this is a lovely champagne. We opened it as an afterthought so it was a little warmer than ideal and our cooler jacket is not big enough to get round the enormous girth of the bottle. The nose was clean and everything you'd expect of a non-vintage champagne. But it was the taste that beguiled. The two of us sharing it immediately loved its soft mousse, its refreshing but not too acidic taste of apples and pastry coming through with a nice long finish. This has rested in my cellar since 2005. It was always good but it's grown up now and is at its zenith. (5937 views) | |
| Tasted by Rupert on 2/14/2009 & rated 91 points: Oxidative nose, but amazingly deep and tangy, quite luscious for a champagne (11519 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 2/2/2009: A note on Vilmart Champagnes. He makes his "basic" Grand Cellier (which is the cheapest available in the American market) as well as making the Grand Cellier d'Or. The Grand Cellier usuall has a gold label, the Cellier d'Or a black one. Well, whichever you have been drinking this is outstanding Champagne. I would easily choose this over the multi-vintage Krug, and perhaps even over vintage Krung. And it is a 1/4 of the multi-vintages price! (6296 views) | |
| Tasted by RationalDenial on 1/28/2009 & rated 94 points: The guy who gave this an 84 had a flawed bottle. No other possible explanation. (10911 views) | |
| Tasted by swp3 on 9/28/2008 & rated 93 points: Amazingly refined at this price point. Light and bright. (11039 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 9/22/2008 & rated 84 points: Institute of Masters of Wine Annual Champagne Tasting (Ferry Building, San Francisco): Apple and spice nose; apple core, tangy palate; short-medium finish (8191 views) | |
| Tasted by 60ouvrees on 9/14/2008: Lot 10 - 07. A very clean, crowd-pleasing NV Champagne - a bit sweet for my taste, but there's no denying this is a well-made wine. (9292 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 8/10/2008: Like a lover caressing you from the tip of your elbow to the top of your shoulder blade this champagne touches in an unusual, intimate, and casually sexual way. It is round and familiar and drifts together in a lazy friendly manner. Sweet honey, slightly roasted hazelnuts and hints of herbs posses the palate. Laurent is not on a quest for low dosage so the middle is rotund. It is not one of the most striking, the most articulate, or the richest Champagnes I have had. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t one of the best at its price. For $60 you can have everything Krug can does at a third of the price. But why compare? Life is so short… (8991 views) | |
| Tasted by jlm on 8/9/2008: Disgorgement code L 06 07. Another fine bottle. This continues to be light but round and deliver plenty of flavor. Very satisfying and more complex than the quick taste I had from my other bottle indicated. (8925 views) | |
| Tasted by NotNYC on 8/8/2008 & rated 90 points: Clean crisp, not especially effervescent bit good mousse. The finish complements and lasts. Nice NV! (8639 views) | |
| Tasted by Brnshj22 on 8/2/2008 & rated 90 points: L 10/07 - very elegant and refined. Great price and quite a big step up from the basic NV. If anything, the dosage seems to be a little high but that's all the negative I can say about this wine (8497 views) | |
| Tasted by RationalDenial on 7/3/2008 & rated 96 points: This is EXACTLY what I think Champagne should taste like. Elegant and refined, with racy acid that sweeps up through the bright apple/pear fruit of the mid-palate and then clears the way for a luxurious graphite-laden, mineral finish. With a little air, the nose becomes a wonderfully complex mix of honey, white flower and pain grille. I actually prefer this to the prestige cuvées from Vilmart. It's exceptional. And, so far, has not disappoined. At 10g/l dosage, it's the exception to my current preference for brut nature sparklers. Cork date/disgorged 12/06. (8892 views) | |
| Tasted by KeithAkers on 5/21/2008 & rated 92 points: disgorgement code: L 06 07 nice fat bubbles nose: very pungent citrusy nose with some yeast and tropical fruits taste: great creamy feel with loads of tropical fruit, green apples, baked dough, and other citrus tones. overall: an utterly delicious champagne. Great effervescant feel that just glides across your tounge with a very explosive attack and finish of green apples and baked bread. A really fun champagne (8235 views) | |
| Tasted by jlm on 5/10/2008: Disgorgement code L 06 07. This was a relatively quick taste, so my notes are meager. Very citrusy on the nose. Light on the palate but extremely flavorful and an extraordinarily long, mineral finish. A very classy bottle with great focus. I wonder how it will develop with a couple of years age. (8179 views) | |
| Tasted by Ekoostik on 4/14/2008 & rated 92 points: Very nice champagne and I thought good value for the price. Smooth silky bubbles that just float on your palate. Made for a lighter style, good crispness and acidity. Would buy again. (7509 views) | |
| Tasted by Rupert on 3/24/2008 & rated 92 points: Bought in 2000 and now showing superb depth, rich fruit cake aromas - lovely (6870 views) | |
| Tasted by jerhardt on 1/12/2008 & rated 92 points: Very good. Medium bodied with creamy mousse, but not heavy or overbearing. A delight to drink now, but should be interesting to follow it as it ages. (7184 views) | |
| Tasted by spacewrangler on 12/31/2007 & rated 92 points: Disgorged June 2006. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Super elegant, one of my favorite NVs. Light on it's feet, this has a nice airy quality to it keeping the fruit fresh tasting, not heavy or doughy. Some nuttiness and a little caramel note really round this out nicely. (6795 views) | |
| Tasted by loriannkru on 12/29/2007: We enjoyed this tremendously. Multiple red fruits on attack. Toasty note. LAK's 38th bday at CulinAriane. (6038 views) | |
| Tasted by Spencer on 12/25/2007 & rated 93 points: A recently purchased bottle. Still quite young, but delicious. Almost aggressive acidity. Exotic, highly complex nose. Explosive finish. Not a Champagne for every day, but a really fascinating one. (6741 views) | |
| Tasted by rsepulve on 12/21/2007 & rated 93 points: Initially somewhat restrained nose of baked bread, green apple and a touch of tropical fruit. The aromas became more intense with air. On the palate lots of fruit and yeast flavors gave the feeling of depth and richness while still remaining crisp and refreshing. Long finish left me with a lingering impression of apple pie. Delicious! (6314 views) | |
| Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 11/16/2007 & rated 93 points: Light yellow color; complex, very floral, mineral and bright lemon nose; creamy tasty, elegant citrus palate with good acidity; medium finish 93+ pts. (2235 views) | |
| Tasted by jretch on 11/16/2007 & rated 93 points: The nose has green apple and citric elements with definite toast aroma. Rich fruit tastes from the chardonnay and pinot blend are well integrated and balanced. A very good finish. (5512 views) | |
| Tasted by psmith on 11/10/2007: Odd bottle, and not representative of others I've had, even from the same batch. A burnt rubber nose. Undrinkable. (6468 views) | |
| Tasted by spacewrangler on 8/29/2007 & rated 86 points: Ehh, nothing special this time. Bottle variation? Not terrible or off really, but fruit was subdued, etc. (6617 views) | |
| Tasted by kris.h on 7/27/2007 & rated 93 points: Impromptu Steak Off (My Place, Seattle, WA): Nice vigrant mousse. Clear pale straw color. Lots of citrus and apple on the nose. Toasty and creamy. On the palate, full body and lots of effervescence. The perfect amount of oak lends creamyness and complexity. Long pleasing clean finish. (7515 views) | |
| Tasted by Squirreljam on 7/23/2007 & rated 92 points: excellent bubbles. As noted, on the lighter, more refined side. Great balance, with creamy biscuits and citrus on the nose and palate. Superb acidity. (6895 views) | |
| Tasted by WetRock on 7/19/2007: Disgorged 06/06. Very and clean, elegant but not really enough character for me. Like a light blanc de blancs. Didn't gain much over 3 days open. Not much to challenge the senses but somehow it seems that is often what people want from their Champagne. I prefer a richer style that stimulates the senses. This is a nicely made wine but for the tarif there are several options I like much better. (7029 views) | |
| Tasted by WetRock on 6/29/2007 flawed bottle: CORKED! (6826 views) | |
| Tasted by poptart_nyc on 6/23/2007 & rated 86 points: this bottle seemed way too young and acidic to me. apples and pear flavors strong. not much else. still a great concentration of bubbles that dance perfectly. (6667 views) | |
| Tasted by Rupert on 6/13/2007 & rated 89 points: Vibrant, deep, rich, tangy - on top form tonight (6739 views) | |
| Tasted by poptart_nyc on 5/27/2007 & rated 96 points: amazing texture. great balance. never seen more perfect bubbles. full bodied but not overpowering. (7035 views) | |
| Tasted by AndrewH on 4/13/2007 & rated 91 points: Disgourged in June 2006. Tasty! Quite bubbly. Elegant and light on its feet. Some toast with nutmeg? Yeasty. A perfect alternative when we don't want the boldness of Bollinger. Great champagne. Will buy more. (7191 views) | |
| Tasted by spacewrangler on 3/18/2007 & rated 94 points: Disgorged June 2006. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Very light in color, with aromas of lemon and honey. Elegant, silky, smooth, caressing Champagne - light to medium body with gorgeous honey, nut and caramel flavors. Caramel and nuts carry over on a long finish. This is a very fluffy champagne, not heavy in any way...the finish is a dead ringer for caramel covered almonds or hazelnuts. I love light and elegant Champagne, this is a class-act. (6913 views) | |
| Tasted by wineismylife on 2/14/2007 & rated 89 points: WIML89+. Consistent with previous bottle. Maybe a smidge better. (6631 views) | |
| Tasted by bmarshall on 1/1/2007 & rated 91 points: Had New Years Eve at home with family. Very nice Champagne. Pale yelow color with vigorous bubbles. Bold nose of nutmeg, bread and roasted nuts. Melted away on the palate with a nice, lingering finish. (6893 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Andersen on 12/26/2006: $65.99 retail, before discount. Complex, fairly expressive nose of citrus, light honey and faint nuts. Terrific freshness. On the palate, gorgeous texture; well-balanced, with flavors of honey, cittrus and apple. Nice focus as well as fat / weight. Creamy, with a faint note of caramel on the finish. Very impressive. (7339 views) | |
| Tasted by wineismylife on 12/13/2006 & rated 89 points: Dallas Offline - Champagne & White Burgundy Tasting (Amici's in Carrollton, TX): WIML89,NOWA,~WS81-90 Tasted December 13, 2006 at an offline. Opened and served immediately in a Riedel Vinum Cuvee Prestige glass. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of apples, dough and citrus fruits. Flavors of Bartlett pear, spiced apples and soft brown spices. Light to medium acidity, medium bodied. Drink now. (8203 views) | |
| Tasted by Employee500 on 12/9/2006 & rated 90 points: Day 2 this was showing better (91-92 pts).... (6850 views) | |
| Tasted by Winetex on 11/18/2006 & rated 90 points: Steffen P's Birthday Dinner - Old World Gems (34th Street Bistro, Austin, Texas): Solid champagne with a nice fine mousse. Lots of brioche flavors. (8078 views) | |
| Tasted by winefool on 10/10/2006 & rated 90 points: Really wonderful, crisp champagne with depth and complexity. (3400 views) | |
| Tasted by Russell Faulkner on 10/2/2006 & rated 85 points: Very pale cream, energetic mousse. Light nose of fluffy apple. A light rounded wine, fresh on the attack, some distan tropical fruit, light and smooth with light acidity. Very pure but much less concentrated than the 'better' cuvees. (7246 views) | |
| Tasted by wrtgirl on 9/12/2006: The Vilmart was very light and traditional, with a very pale color (amidst all the tiny bubbles). It had a delicate taste, very subtle, almost creamy. This is a traditional champagne, very classy. Vilmart comes from the Montagne de Reims and was founded in 1872. It was founded by a man named Desire Vilmart. How can someone named Desire not make a good champagne? The domaine is still in the family. I read somewhere that Vilmart is considered "the poor man's Krug." The champagne is aged in new French oak and is comprised of 70% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir. This is tasty and classy. If we used a numerical scale, this would get an extremely high rating. This was for Wine Blogging Wednesday #25. The blog post is at http://www.wine-girl.net/2006/09/wbw_25_toast_th.html. (7242 views) | |
| Tasted by psmith on 7/11/2006 & rated 89 points: A few days in Champagne; 7/10/2006-7/12/2006 (Marne): An expressive, elegant wine with crisp flavors and a pronounced floral component. An excellent value. (8154 views) | |
| Tasted by PeterC on 4/27/2006 & rated 90 points: Yeast, granny-smith apple, pear, and flower. Sharp acidity. Fine bead. Light on the palate. Lacks the complexity or weight of the higher offerings, but great value for money. (7599 views) | |
| Tasted by Rupert on 4/17/2006 & rated 89 points: Bought six years ago, so now has a decent amount of age on it, this was very deep, biscuity and rich (7534 views) | |
| Tasted by Russell Faulkner on 4/11/2006: A real step up, and this is before the vintage wines, medium to full body, quite high dosage, blueberry (!) and orange flower, quite succulent, bound to be a crowd pleaser! X(X) (7738 views) | |
| Tasted by andrewstevenson.com on 2/27/2006 & rated 90 points: An inviting fresh toasty nose. Quite austere and elegant. Very Good Indeed. (7087 views) | |
| Tasted by psmith on 12/10/2005: Terry Theise Champage Tasting (Columbus, OH): Lots of class for its price. A toasty wood note but doesn't get at all heavy like Vilmart sometimes can. Toasted brioche, ripe apple and pear, and hints of wildflower. Well textured with fine bead. Well balanced with firm acidity. ***/5 (8691 views) | |
| Tasted by Rupert on 10/2/2005 & rated 90 points: Bought in April 2000, so plenty of age. This was the best this has been (and we've had more than 2 dozen of these) - really fresh, lively, yeasty, some citrus, fruity yet rich. Not complex, but super balanced fizz (8318 views) | |
| Tasted by basis on 8/23/2005: Not much mousse, color of light bronze. Complex fruits, but a bit too apple-y for me. Last time we had this it showed a much more spicy character. Not sure this bottle was 100%. (8451 views) | |
| Tasted by basis on 6/16/2005: Hart Davis Hart Champagne Tasting (Pops for Champagne, Chicago, IL): Closed nose of wet hay and a little bit of apple. A little bit unpleasant, for some reason. Very full-bodied on the palate. Complex, with fruits, nuts, yeast, and baking spices (nutmeg). Soft, diffuse finish. I've never had anything quite like this. Lots of personality -- very unique, and I liked it a lot. (9193 views) | |
| Tasted by Rupert on 6/2/2005 & rated 86 points: At the Travellers Club: lighter and more elegant than I expect from Vilmart. Decent. (8232 views) | |
| Tasted by AndrewSGHall on 5/14/2005: Alinea for Elena's Birthday (Chicago, IL): Straightfoward and honest champage, no dosage and good crispness. Good body, but not complex. Well matched for lighter foods. (9092 views) | |
| Tasted by JeffGMorris on 12/17/2004 & rated 91 points: Dinner at Les Nomades. Purchased to replace the oxidized '83 Rangen VT. Light yellow in color with a very fine and long bead. Fresh flavors of apples and pears with a little yeast and toasty notes. Very enjoyable. 50+12+13+8+8 = 91. (8177 views) | |
| Tasted by Winetex on 10/9/2004 & rated 88 points: Unexceptional.[$54; Apertif with St. Andre cheese] (8404 views) | |
| Tasted by Spencer on 10/2/2004 & rated 90 points: Excellent, but outshone by the Krug NV. (8625 views) | |
| Tasted by Gwalchgwynn on 12/16/2003 & rated 91 points: Faint burnt toast aromas. Leesy style with apricot and pear on a dry finish. (7153 views) | |
| Tasted by JeffGMorris on 2/2/2003: Floral nose, tiny bubbles, rich with good structure. (8445 views) |
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