The NV Brut Grand Cellier is bright, effusive and wonderfully charming. White flowers, chalk, mint and lemon confit give this mid-weight, nervy Champagne tons of energy. All the elements are so nicely put together. I especially like the energy and crystalline purity here. There are a lot of terrific wines in this range, but the Grand Cellier is quintessentially Vilmart. This release is based on 2019, with the addition of reserve wines from 2018. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)
The NV Brut Grand Cellier is bright, effusive and wonderfully charming. White flowers, chalk, mint and lemon confit give this mid-weight, nervy Champagne tons of energy. All the elements are so nicely put together. I especially like the energy and crystalline purity here. There are a lot of terrific wines in this range, but the Grand Cellier is quintessentially Vilmart. This release is based on 2019, with the addition of reserve wines from 2018. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)
May 25th, 2023
Fresh and crisp with apple , mineral , cranberry notes .
Fresh and crisp with apple , mineral , cranberry notes .
Jul 29th, 2019
Lemon and Citrus generally. Some mineral and a little salt. Overall very refreshing - a better summer time Champagne rather than winter. Very enjoyable but a few grades behind their Coeur du Cuvée which is excellent. Malolactic fermentation blocked in all Cuvées apparently.
Lemon and Citrus generally. Some mineral and a little salt. Overall very refreshing - a better summer time Champagne rather than winter. Very enjoyable but a few grades behind their Coeur du Cuvée which is excellent. Malolactic fermentation blocked in all Cuvées apparently.
Jun 20th, 2019
Met up with @Kimberly Anderson and @Chad Anderson in Chicago with my Dad. They brought this outstanding bottle for happy hour at Bellemore. This was 80/20 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir. Creamy, balanced and noticeable purity. Marked acidity and length. Paired 👌🏽 with kampachi crudo apps and exceptional company!
Met up with @Kimberly Anderson and @Chad Anderson in Chicago with my Dad. They brought this outstanding bottle for happy hour at Bellemore. This was 80/20 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir. Creamy, balanced and noticeable purity. Marked acidity and length. Paired 👌🏽 with kampachi crudo apps and exceptional company!
Dec 8th, 2018
My go to wine. Never disappoints. Stunned many first timers with it, and will again, I'm sure. The confidence of Laurent Champs is apparent in every sip. Only gains in complexity with air. Refreshing, delicious, fascinating. Disgorged in fall of 2015.
My go to wine. Never disappoints. Stunned many first timers with it, and will again, I'm sure. The confidence of Laurent Champs is apparent in every sip. Only gains in complexity with air. Refreshing, delicious, fascinating. Disgorged in fall of 2015.
Jan 1st, 2018
Nose of almond biscotti. The palate shows stone fruit, key lime cheesecake. Delicious
Nose of almond biscotti. The palate shows stone fruit, key lime cheesecake. Delicious
Nov 18th, 2017
Digging this disgorgement a lot. Carries more finesse than before, beautiful wine like always.
Digging this disgorgement a lot. Carries more finesse than before, beautiful wine like always.
Nov 18th, 2017
Rilly-La-Montagne, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
