Doyard

Vendémiaire Blanc de Blanc Premier Cru-Brut Chardonnay

9.211 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.2

My first time with Doyard’s Vendemiaire after previously having enjoyed their other cuvées.

100% Chardonnay; 2017 base vintage; 48 months on lees; 4g/l dosage

I normally trend toward BdN champagnes as some BdB can be overly lean/sharp when young, but the time on lees here (and use of some barrel) gives this a beautiful frame while accentuating the bright Chardonnay fruit. Honeysuckle, sea salt and lemon on the nose with faint roasted cashews. Beautifully energetic on the palate with some powdered lemon bar, white peach, salted popcorn kernel with a little bit of vanilla and toast coming through kudos to the gentle barrel use. Delicious BdB at a nice price.

Not a surprise, but I recommend enjoying this cool but not ice cold…it was less aggressive and more expressive after warming up a bit from the ice bucket.

My first time with Doyard’s Vendemiaire after previously having enjoyed their other cuvées.

100% Chardonnay; 2017 base vintage; 48 months on lees; 4g/l dosage

I normally trend toward BdN champagnes as some BdB can be overly lean/sharp when young, but the time on lees here (and use of some barrel) gives this a beautiful frame while accentuating the bright Chardonnay fruit. Honeysuckle, sea salt and lemon on the nose with faint roasted cashews. Beautifully energetic on the palate with some powdered lemon bar, white peach, salted popcorn kernel with a little bit of vanilla and toast coming through kudos to the gentle barrel use. Delicious BdB at a nice price.

Not a surprise, but I recommend enjoying this cool but not ice cold…it was less aggressive and more expressive after warming up a bit from the ice bucket.

Mar 26th, 2025
Jason Keefer

Treat yourself! Robust, creamy, yeasty, with a bit of zest! Great showing!

Treat yourself! Robust, creamy, yeasty, with a bit of zest! Great showing!

Feb 4th, 2024
Brett Rogosin

Tasty yeast.

Tasty yeast.

Jan 3rd, 2021
Evan McKenzie

100% Chardonnay blend; 2013(50%), 2012(30%), 2011(20%), 4g/L Dosage

45+ year old vines primarily from Vertus village with grand cru parcels mixed in

20% malolactic fermentation
Aged 40% in Burgundy barrels, 60% stainless steel tanks

Aged on its lees for 56 months

The nose reveals a savory and focused style with citrus, minerality, and slight autolysis. The palate is clean and acidic with notes of wet stone, white cherry, green apple, star anise, ginger, almond, and brioche. Brilliant effervescence.

100% Chardonnay blend; 2013(50%), 2012(30%), 2011(20%), 4g/L Dosage

45+ year old vines primarily from Vertus village with grand cru parcels mixed in

20% malolactic fermentation
Aged 40% in Burgundy barrels, 60% stainless steel tanks

Aged on its lees for 56 months

The nose reveals a savory and focused style with citrus, minerality, and slight autolysis. The palate is clean and acidic with notes of wet stone, white cherry, green apple, star anise, ginger, almond, and brioche. Brilliant effervescence.

Jul 22nd, 2020
Carter White

Great flavor and great bubbles. Fine and lots of them!

Great flavor and great bubbles. Fine and lots of them!

Dec 7th, 2019
Kristina Morris

Kristina had this 2 years ago

Kristina had this 2 years ago

Sep 22nd, 2023
Clare Centanni

Clare had this 3 years ago

Clare had this 3 years ago

Dec 25th, 2021
Marc Adelman

Marc had this 4 years ago

Marc had this 4 years ago

May 13th, 2021
Rob Stone

Rob had this 4 years ago

Rob had this 4 years ago

Nov 26th, 2020
Michael Parker

Michael had this 5 years ago

Michael had this 5 years ago

Jan 28th, 2020