Ratings
WS 93 · V 90 · WA 90
Identity
| Producer | Vilmart & Cie |
| Year | NV |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay |
| Color | Rosé |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Salmon pink, pale-colored rosé with fine and delicate bubbles |
| Aroma | Intense aromas of red fruits including wild strawberries, cranberry, blood orange, rose petal, mint, white pepper, crushed rocks, dried flowers, and floral chalky tones |
| Palate | Vibrant and brisk with a frothy mousse, rounded silky texture, flavors of red berries, melon, vine peach, balanced acidity, ample freshness, and a taut, elegant structure |
| Finish | Crisp and dry finish with chalky floral tones and a lively, delicately phenolic aftertaste |
| Food Pairing | Seafood, shellfish, poultry, light salads, soft cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 8-10°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 8.00 |
| Aging Process | Fermented and aged in large foudre, 30+ months on lees |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in large foudre, no malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay and limestone |
| Vine Age | 35+ |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Practicing organic, sustainable viticulture, no herbicides or chemical fertilizers, cover crops and plowing, vineyards in Rilly-la-Montagne and Villers-Allerand Premier Cru sites |
Interesting facts
| Vilmart & Cie is a family-owned grower Champagne house founded in 1890, practicing organic and sustainable viticulture, with vineyards in Premier Cru sites of Rilly-la-Montagne and Villers-Allerand. The wine is made by Laurent Champs, the 5th generation winemaker. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |