Ratings
WA 94 · AG 94 · WS 94 · JS 92 · JG 92
Identity
| Producer | Vilmart & Cie |
| Year | 2019 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright yellow hue |
| Aroma | Aromas of pear, white peach, spring flowers, spices, lemon oil, menthol, lemon confit, dried flowers, mint, marzipan, pralines, hazelnut, candied lemon and orange zest, with notes of star fruit, pastry cream, croissants, fresh baked bread, and poached apples |
| Palate | Medium to full-bodied, pure and crystalline with a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids, seamless texture, refined mousse, chalky texture, luxurious feel, and a long saline finish |
| Finish | Long, saline finish with notes of pralines, peaches, apricot, chalk, roasted shellfish, and a gentle humming salinity |
| Food Pairing | Sole, Turbot, Prawns, Oysters, Soft creamy textured meals |
| Serving Temp | 8-10°C |
| Aging Potential | 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 7.00 |
| Aging Process | 10 months in 228L oak barrels and foudre, followed by 42 months on lees in cellars |
| Fermentation | Barrel fermentation in oak barrels and foudre, no malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | chalky soils |
| Vine Age | 50 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest from estate Les Blanche Voix vineyard with south-facing exposure |
Interesting facts
| Vilmart & Cie is a historic grower Champagne house founded in 1890, known for estate-grown grapes and barrel fermentation in oak, with no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness and complexity. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |