romo

9.3

A fine pounded Peter. 2016 base of 70 P 30 C, disgorged Nov 2021. The better the cru, the less bubbles and chill for me to enjoy it. Thoroughly. - at Frenchy’s Hideout in Hillcrest. — 19 days ago

Alan Weinberg

9.3

recent disgorgement. Delicious. — a month ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The only Champagne in their flight. First time having this producer.

It has gentle, micro bubbles. Soft mousse. Again, a touch sweet. At least for me. Seems more than 9g. It is interesting to me that with all of France’s rather strict wines laws, I have seen extra brut over 6g & brut over 9g.

Full cherries to kirsch quality, strawberries, pomegranate and raspberries. Gentle dry herbal notes, moist, crumbled chalk & limestone, yeast notes, some white spice, sea fossil/spray, crumbled grey volcanics, pink & red roses, pleasant round acidity, nicely polished finish that is more fruit than earth as it sets and lasts 45 seconds to a minute. — a month ago

Janice in Livermore

9.1

Look what I won at a Locanda wine dinner!! — 21 hours ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Deg. 17-01-2023; 2016 based — a month ago

Ming L

9.0

Clean, refreshing, robust, and precise. Very consistent. Hits the spot. — a month ago

Ron R

9.4

This is a beauty. Drum tight when opened. Bone dry with a nice brioche and oak profile on the nose and palate. Lovely delicate mousse with elements of almonds and broad-shouldered mouthfeel. Incredible presentation and credentials. — a month ago

Mark Mannebach

9.1

Great Champagne to celebrate Mother’s Day! — 3 days ago

Shay A

9.2

Opened during the WB virtual taste with Thomas Champs of the Vilmart family.

Disgorged April 2022; 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot noir; 7g/dosage; no malo; 10months in oak

While I’ve had Vilmart before, I’ve not focused on the wine and its history before the way I did with this virtual taste. Normally 7g/l dosage starts to cause me to pause, but this is another example of how dosage plays so many different instruments aside from sweetness. Beautiful texture and precision. Slight reduction upon opening. Brioche, lemon cream, honeycrisp apple (not tart; ripe), sea salt, faint honey. The mineral/chalk profile is upfront and the mousse is really nice and soft/creamy. A wonderful balance in acid, fruit, texture.

Followed over two days, and I may have enjoyed day two a small bit more! Always an incredible value. — a month ago

Benjamin de Carvalho

9.2

Exceptional — 4 days ago