Medium ruby in color; raspberries, blackberries, and dried herbs on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like maraschino cherries, lavender, black cardamom, and clay pots with a long finish. — 2 months ago
January 2 2025 — 3 months ago
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. — 7 days ago
Blend of Grenache Blanc (70%) and Viognier (30%). Light gold color with silvery highlights. Aromas of white flowers, citrus, wet stones and ripe cantaloupe. Bright lemon, grapefruit and orange fruit flavors. A pleasant hint of chalky minerality on the crisp finish. Light bodied and refreshing. Dry and quite zesty. Punches well above its price point. Pleasant surprise! Thanks for the taste, Kase! — a month ago
Cote du Rhône blend of Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%). Deep garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of red and black berry fruit, garrigue and baking spices. Same fruit flavors (very ripe) with notes of black licorice, black pepper and vanilla. Medium-plus finish and well balanced acidity. Smooth texture and tannins. This wine expresses the two varietals in the blend beautifully. Exceptional quality for the price. Revisited in February 2025. Solid. — 3 months ago
Straw color, classic champagne notes in nose, brioche yeasty, good acidity to balance some richness, dry — 4 months ago
Angie Forbes
Hampton Liquors- around $12 — 3 days ago