1999 Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Coeur de Cuvée

Community Tasting Notes (26) Avg Score: 92.2 points

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  12/31/2023 - andtheodor wrote: 94 Points

  Glorious, hazelnut & preserved lemon, with a distinct richness like an orange sorbet. Mature and rounded off with age giving a nearly syrupy density while keeping within the lines. Hard to believe this came from grapes at all.

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  11/26/2021 - MAOC wrote:

  Light gold. Has come on nicely since last bottle 3 years ago. Pure nose of ripe lemon and apricot confit, with a clear drizzle of light honey. The palate shows hints of nougat and savoury pastry coming out with air. Hugely enjoyable ****1/2

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  11/12/2021 - WST Likes this wine:

  My last three of these were exceptional, as was this bottle.
  It's mature but vibrant. The cork extracted with a nice "pshh", and the bead was still lively. Intoxication scents and flavors included yeasty lemon and orchard fruit, and a beautiful caramel coffee note. It had that signature Vilmart luscious mouthfeel.
  I'm lucky to cellar a lot of CdC from other vintages, but a little sad to see this one go; my last bottle of '99.

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  3/7/2020 - WST Likes this wine:

  Another great bottle of ‘99 Vilmart CdC. Still well within its prime drinking window. This bottle was very similar to my last one about a year ago. It has that signature Vilmart density and viscosity, while maintaining nice freshness and balance. I found equal parts pit fruit, citrus, and yeasty hazelnut. The edges are rounder than the younger bottles have had, and there was some sweetness at the finish I hadn’t noticed in the past. The bead was medium, still going strong at 21 years. This bottle paired perfectly with every course at dinner.

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  2/9/2020 - bcollins wrote:

  Rather vegetal, more oxidative than expected, and losing its fizz. Sadly just a couple of years over the hill. Much as I adore Coeur in general, ten to fifteen years of age appears to be the sweet spot - it doesn't last forever. I think I'd better hurry up with the 2002s as well.

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