Vilmart & Cie
Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Blend
Rilly-La-Montagne, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Solid producer. Their entry level n/v is quite nice, consistent in 375ml and still a good value in today’s champagne pricing. A producer that uses a bit more neutral wood than most other champagne houses. They were one of my stops in October 2023.
Lemon/lime w/ zest, grapefruit w/ pith, oranges w/ rind, pineapple, white stone fruit, baguette crust, grainy, pronounced volcanics/limestone/chalkiness, white spice, sea fossils, frothy cream, very light caramel, vanillin, yellow and white flowers, lively acidity and a well balanced, nice tension/structure with a nicely polished finish that lasts 90 seconds and lands on splendid minerality.
The owner is quite a talented stain glass maker. He made all their tasting room windows in authentic 13th-14th century style.
Solid producer. Their entry level n/v is quite nice, consistent in 375ml and still a good value in today’s champagne pricing. A producer that uses a bit more neutral wood than most other champagne houses. They were one of my stops in October 2023.
Lemon/lime w/ zest, grapefruit w/ pith, oranges w/ rind, pineapple, white stone fruit, baguette crust, grainy, pronounced volcanics/limestone/chalkiness, white spice, sea fossils, frothy cream, very light caramel, vanillin, yellow and white flowers, lively acidity and a well balanced, nice tension/structure with a nicely polished finish that lasts 90 seconds and lands on splendid minerality.
The owner is quite a talented stain glass maker. He made all their tasting room windows in authentic 13th-14th century style.
A glass before dinner. Really fell in love with this producer during my visit in October 22. I like the style of their cuvées and their neutral wood use. They are a producer that ferments in wood more than most.
The nose shows; overripe pineapple, very ripe yellow peach, Bosc pear, mix of red & green apple, white citrus blend, touch of apple cider, brioche, bread dough, saline, sea fossils, withering yellow lilies and spring flower bouquet.
Nice mouth entry, juicy and round. very ripe yellow peach, overripe, juicy yellow peach, nectarines, ripe Bosc pear, mix of red & green apple, white citrus blend-white & pink grapefruit dominant, touch of apple cider, some marmalade, honey notes, brioche, bread dough, vanilln & caramel hues, baguette crust, saline, sea fossils, understated, soft chalkiness that presses the palate on the long set, soft raw ginger, white pepper, withering yellow lilies and spring flower bouquet, round rainfall acidity, nicely, structured, well tensioned, balanced & elegant finish that lasts a full minute.
Perfect w/ Almond Tart finishing.
Photos of; the gate into Vilmart, one of the many stained glass pieces made by the owner in their tasting area, their barrel room and house’s exterior.
A glass before dinner. Really fell in love with this producer during my visit in October 22. I like the style of their cuvées and their neutral wood use. They are a producer that ferments in wood more than most.
The nose shows; overripe pineapple, very ripe yellow peach, Bosc pear, mix of red & green apple, white citrus blend, touch of apple cider, brioche, bread dough, saline, sea fossils, withering yellow lilies and spring flower bouquet.
Nice mouth entry, juicy and round. very ripe yellow peach, overripe, juicy yellow peach, nectarines, ripe Bosc pear, mix of red & green apple, white citrus blend-white & pink grapefruit dominant, touch of apple cider, some marmalade, honey notes, brioche, bread dough, vanilln & caramel hues, baguette crust, saline, sea fossils, understated, soft chalkiness that presses the palate on the long set, soft raw ginger, white pepper, withering yellow lilies and spring flower bouquet, round rainfall acidity, nicely, structured, well tensioned, balanced & elegant finish that lasts a full minute.
Perfect w/ Almond Tart finishing.
Photos of; the gate into Vilmart, one of the many stained glass pieces made by the owner in their tasting area, their barrel room and house’s exterior.
I am not sure why I don’t see this producer posted on Delectable. They make excellent cuvées using neutral barrels, which makes for more complex wines. Yet, they do not push the oxidative characteristics too far for my palate. They were an excellent visit last October.
The palate leads with juicy lemon pulp, pineapple juice, lime zest, kiwi, green & golden apple, some haunting Bosc pear, inside of the banana peel, ginger, saline, powdery & crumbled chalkiness, biscuits, baguette crust, some yeast, limestone minerals, vanilla, caramel, cream, yellow flowers, jasmine, excellent co2 and acidity with a well structured & balanced finish that lingers a minute & a half and does not fade. Excellent 375ml valve.
Derived from the 2017 vintage and complemented by reserve wines from 2015 and 2016, it was disgorged in 2019 with nine grams per liter dosage. 30% Chardonnay – 70% Pinot Noir classified Premier Cru. Aging ten months in oak barrels, no malolactic.
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I am not sure why I don’t see this producer posted on Delectable. They make excellent cuvées using neutral barrels, which makes for more complex wines. Yet, they do not push the oxidative characteristics too far for my palate. They were an excellent visit last October.
The palate leads with juicy lemon pulp, pineapple juice, lime zest, kiwi, green & golden apple, some haunting Bosc pear, inside of the banana peel, ginger, saline, powdery & crumbled chalkiness, biscuits, baguette crust, some yeast, limestone minerals, vanilla, caramel, cream, yellow flowers, jasmine, excellent co2 and acidity with a well structured & balanced finish that lingers a minute & a half and does not fade. Excellent 375ml valve.
Derived from the 2017 vintage and complemented by reserve wines from 2015 and 2016, it was disgorged in 2019 with nine grams per liter dosage. 30% Chardonnay – 70% Pinot Noir classified Premier Cru. Aging ten months in oak barrels, no malolactic.
@D&SLounge
Vilmart is a producer that I don’t see posted often. I visited this property in 10/22. Ate the fruit they left behind two- three weeks after they picked the Pinot Noir in their Clos des Goisses vineyard. So bloody delicious. Once you’ve had a steady diet of vineyard grapes, you can no longer eat table grapes. The thing to know about Vilmart, they embrace neutral wood barrels. It’s what makes their cuvées so complex…the wood & air. This is one of their entry level cuvées.
Tonight is a four-course…finishing w/ apple tart from the farmers market. Pairs nicely. The palate is; golden & green bruised apple, Bosc pear, tropical fruits-green melon, kiwi, pineapple juice, lemon & lime flesh, tangerine hues, saline/sea spray, toast, brioche, vanillin, cream, touch of ginger, moist, fine chalkiness, grey volcanic minerals, beautiful acidity, yellow lilies, jasmine, well balanced and polished finish that lasts minutes. From 375ml.
Vilmart is a producer that I don’t see posted often. I visited this property in 10/22. Ate the fruit they left behind two- three weeks after they picked the Pinot Noir in their Clos des Goisses vineyard. So bloody delicious. Once you’ve had a steady diet of vineyard grapes, you can no longer eat table grapes. The thing to know about Vilmart, they embrace neutral wood barrels. It’s what makes their cuvées so complex…the wood & air. This is one of their entry level cuvées.
Tonight is a four-course…finishing w/ apple tart from the farmers market. Pairs nicely. The palate is; golden & green bruised apple, Bosc pear, tropical fruits-green melon, kiwi, pineapple juice, lemon & lime flesh, tangerine hues, saline/sea spray, toast, brioche, vanillin, cream, touch of ginger, moist, fine chalkiness, grey volcanic minerals, beautiful acidity, yellow lilies, jasmine, well balanced and polished finish that lasts minutes. From 375ml.
Pale-medium straw color.
Aromas of citrus, mineral, herbal.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, chalk, herbal.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 2/5
Pale-medium straw color.
Aromas of citrus, mineral, herbal.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, chalk, herbal.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 2/5
Pale lemon color.
Aromas are bright of candied lemon, toast.
Dry. Flavors of toast, lemon, fresh cut green apples.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Pale lemon color.
Aromas are bright of candied lemon, toast.
Dry. Flavors of toast, lemon, fresh cut green apples.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
