Vilmart & Cie. Brut Premier Cru Grand Cellier NV
94 Points! A sculpted Champagne, rich but still elegant, with well-honed acidity and a panoply of flavors set on the raw silklike mousse. Delivers grilled macadamia nut and biscuit, white cherry and nectarine fruit, crystallized honey, lime blossom, star anise and smoke accents. Long, salty finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged January 2023. Drink now through 2033. - Wine Spectator
Simply put, if Vilmart was a little cheaper, it would be dangerous. By that we mean if this was in the $40 range it would be hard to drink anything else. It costs a little more because they seem to be working on a different plane than most houses. It is one of the best examples of a precise, delicate, yet engaging bubbly. Fine bubbles, refined texture, plenty of nuance with floral, pear and yellow stone fruit, citrus, brioche/pastry, and some nuttiness all nicely played against each other. This one doesn’t club you, it invites your attention with the volume ‘just so’ and exhibits class at every turn.
| Color | White |
|---|---|
| BH Score | 0 |
| DEC Score | 0 |
| JD Score | 0 |
| JS Score | 0 |
| NM Score | 0 |
| VM Score | 92 |
| RP Score | 0 |
| WE Score | 0 |
| WS Score | 0 |
| Sizes | 750ml |
