Vilmart Cie : Grand Cellier Brut

The Brut Grand Cellier of Vilmart Cie is a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. It is aged 10 months in oak barrels, a Champagne with character. Its robe is clear golden with green highlights. The bubbles are very fine with a calm and steady effervescence. The aromatic bouquet is dominated by floral notes of honeysuckle and lilac complemented by touches of citrus and brioche. The Brut Grand Cellier of Vilmart Cie needs a moment of ventilation to quickly find a nice development that will highlight the aging. This Champagne is elegant, spicy and balanced with its greedy acidity and freshness. The mouthfeel is creamy and pure. The finish is clean and reminds one last time the fresh minerality with notes of grapefruit and the impression of a harmonious and elegant wine.

Wine Advocate-Parker :
The NV Grand Cellier Premier Cru Brut offers a very clear and precise bouquet with citrus and some smoky/flinty flavors. Pure, clear and fresh on the palate, very precise and mineral, this is a remarkably finesse-full and expressive Champagne. It was disgorged in June 2015 with nine grams of dosage, but it tastes significantly more dry. The finish is full of tension and minerals, which makes this a seriously expressive Champagne of great elegance and ageing potential. The blend is 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir.