Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Champagne Brut Premier Cru | NV | 750 ml.

VN90 Vinous Jul 2017

"The NV Grand Cellier is soft, open-knit and creamy, but as always done in the restrained, mid-weight style that is the house signature. Lemon confit, white flowers and mint open up first, followed by bright, chalky notes that extend the finish. This is a terrific showing from the Grand Cellier. This release is based on 2013, with reserve wines from 2012 and 2011. Dosage is 9 grams per liter. Disgorged December 2015." (90 pts.)

SP93 Wine Spectator Dec 15, 2017

"A mouthwatering, seamless Champagne that caresses the palate like raw silk, with vibrant acidity framing rich and finely meshed flavors of nectarine, chopped almond, fleur de sel and honey. Offers a long, chalky finish of lime blossom and spice. Disgorged December 2015. Drink now through 2022. 450 cases imported." (93 pts.)

ST93 Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar Nov/Dec 2011

"Green-tinged yellow. Pineapple, pear, candied ginger and vanilla bean on the scented nose, with a chalky overtone adding lift. Dry and impressively focused, offering lively citrus and orchard fruit flavors that pick up smokiness and exotic floral and spice qualities with air. Leaves a strong mineral note behind on the long, spicy, floral-accented finish." (93 pts.)

SP92 Wine Spectator Nov 15, 2018

"Fresh and focused, with spring blossom and smoke-tinged mineral aromas and flavors of plum, lemon curd and toast. A harmonious Champagne, with the racy spine of acidity and a delicate mousse carrying the lasting finish of spice, citrus and mineral. Drink now through 2023. 400 cases imported." (92 pts.)

RP92 Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 30th Oct 2011

"The NV Brut Cuvee Grand Cellier possesses gorgeous intensity in its piercing notes of lemon, white flowers and spices. Smoky, floral notes continue to emerge as the wine shows off its class and sheer energy. This is a great showing from the Grand Cellier. The Grand Cellier is 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. This release is based on 2008, with reserve wines from 2007 and 2006. The fruit is sourced from Les Hautes Greves and Les Basses Greves, both in Rilly la Montagne. Dosage is 10 grams per liter. Disgorged May 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2011–2015." (92 pts.)