Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The “Grand Cellier” pours a pale straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of bright, tart fruit: green apple, star fruit, Meyer lemon, a whiff of brioche, and chalky, limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. I freaking love Vilmart. Drink now through 2038. Disgorged December of 2018. — 23 days ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Aged beautifully with brioche and baked apples. Delicious with excellent QPR — 5 months ago

romo

9.1

2021 disgorgement. Best last sip with no bubbles. — 6 months ago

Bill Morgan

9.0

Very soft on the palette with floral and some spice — a year ago

Nicole Tyler

9.3

Sweet notes of apple. Nice bubbly for brunch. — 4 years ago

Chris A

9.0

When you want some rosé bubbles - this is a great choice. Light, effervescent, young red fruit hides behind the brut notes of the standard Champagne from this house. Finishes with a satisfying crispness! — 5 years ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Secondary notes coming through with a whiff of sherry then lemon, some sweetness. There’s lovely balance and complexity in the mid palate and a sophisticated finish. A good time to drink this. — 6 years ago

with Paul, Bex and 1 other

Damian

9.6

This is precise, acidic, long finish. Notes of citrus, green apple, salinity, toast and just right amount of dosage. — 2 days ago

Joseph Barsky

9.6

June 2019 Disgorgement. Ripe red fruits with lovely bubbles. Loved it for the Oscars. — 3 months ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

Disgorged 2022. Tons of bruised green apple. Little brioche. Ends a little shorter than expected for the price point. — 6 months ago

Ira Schwartz

9.4

Strawberries, oranges and some toast leap from the glass. Very powerful in the mouth , this could have easily been decanted. Packed with citrus and red fruit , tightly coiled — 7 months ago

Brendan Baker

9.0

Brioche, Granny Smith apple, oxidative — 5 years ago

Anthony Auger

9.5

Pre Thanksgiving meal champagne and it’s one of my favorite. Nice vanilla and starfruit notes on the nose. Upfront it’s like an orange starburst and finishes with some candied ginger. The aftertaste is nicely acidic and dry, hanging on the palate like a mild grapefruit. I love raiding the in-law’s wine cellar! — 6 years ago

Kevin Blix

9.1

Great complex flavor — 6 years ago

Katya

9.2

Очень близко к Вдовушке по насыщенности и сладковатости, свежий бисквит. — 2 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

70% Pinot Noir & 30% Chardonnay. Fermentation & maceration 10 months in large oak vats. Disgorged 2/25.

Entry cuvée for Vilmart & Cie but still very nice and one I buy in 375ml for restaurant occasions, dinner starter for two.

There are nice Rainer cherries, green apple, Anjou pear, lime pulp, lemon w/ pith, white grapefruit, kiwi, topicals, quince, nice white spice, gritty chalk that presses the palate, brioche to baguette crust, sea fossils-spray, limestone marl, dry volcanic minerals, sunflower & white spring flowers with greens, crisp-racy acidity, nicely balanced with tension and elegant finish that lasts two-minutes and lasts on spice and minerals.

Photos of my 10/23 visit to Vilmart-entrance, stained glass in their tasting area made by the owner and worthy of what you see in centuries old churches and wood barrels. They incorporate more wood than many other champagne producers. — 3 months ago

Joseph Barsky

9.6

Non Vintage. Just lovely. Lots of strawberry and fruit. Persistent bubbles throughout drinking. — 6 months ago

Joe Weinberger

9.0

Not as pepper-driven as previous vintage I’ve tasted but still enjoyable and highly quaffable. — 4 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.6

A show stopper. 60 year old vines, no malo, 84 months on the lees. Maybe the most elegant BdB I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting — 5 years ago

Philip Patston

9.2

Good all round dry vermouth. Goes well in cocktails as it does not overwhelm. Will not ruin a good gin. Also decent as an aperitif over ice or with soda. — 6 years ago