Shay A

9.2

Opened during the WB virtual taste with Thomas Champs of the Vilmart family.

Disgorged April 2022; 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot noir; 7g/dosage; no malo; 10months in oak

While I’ve had Vilmart before, I’ve not focused on the wine and its history before the way I did with this virtual taste. Normally 7g/l dosage starts to cause me to pause, but this is another example of how dosage plays so many different instruments aside from sweetness. Beautiful texture and precision. Slight reduction upon opening. Brioche, lemon cream, honeycrisp apple (not tart; ripe), sea salt, faint honey. The mineral/chalk profile is upfront and the mousse is really nice and soft/creamy. A wonderful balance in acid, fruit, texture.

Followed over two days, and I may have enjoyed day two a small bit more! Always an incredible value. — a month ago

John Hagood

9.3

From Ets Martin. — 2 years ago

Aaron Tan

8.9

Big fruit. Paired pretty well with some Mimolette. — 3 years ago

Zach D

9.3

No formal notes, but great st emillion — 2 months ago

GaryWEdwards

9.4

Brioche, lemon zest in this rich winner. A champs that could pair with a myriad of dishes.
2008 is a brilliant vintage. — a year ago

Mads Møller

8.9

Smooth like velvet, reminiscing Bordeaux back five years ago. Love it. 25/3-2023 — 2 years ago

Peter Prizio

9.0

Big fruit. CA style from France. Delicious — 5 months ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.1

Outstanding depth and balance for a NV champs. Elevated RS makes this a crowd pleaser. Ripe apple, almond and quince notes dominate. — 2 years ago

Roberto Carli

8.9

Ok, unremarkable but still good champs — 2 years ago

Daniel M

9.0

Nice nose with oaky notes and currant and small red berries. There is a tiny bit of meat juice too. The palate is well made with a good width, some matter and a nice grainy mouthfeel that expand in the rear with a spherical effect before a great finish with fruits, that meat juice touch and a tiny touch of bitterness. I have had much worse Saint emilion grand cru — 3 years ago