Vilmart & Cie

Grand Cellier d'Or 1er Cru Brut Champagne Pinot Noir Chardonnay

9.337 ratings
9.314 pro ratings
Rilly-La-Montagne, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Pinot Noir, 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, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Andrew S

Really nice. One of my favorites of the night. Lengthy vinous feel and flavors, firing on all cylinders! Disgorged 12/15

Really nice. One of my favorites of the night. Lengthy vinous feel and flavors, firing on all cylinders! Disgorged 12/15

Aug 12th, 2017
Aaron Means

Hits my sweet spot

Hits my sweet spot

Aug 10th, 2017
Christine Havens

Vilmart is one of my favorite producers and this bottle, a favorite memory, from a profoundly enjoyable luncheon at Hôtel Restaurant Les Avisés, owned by Anselme Selosse and his wife. Everything about that day was perfect, including the wine. The 2010 Cuvée Grand Cellier d' Or Brut is a sunbeam in a glass, with bubbles like seed pearls embroidered on golden-threaded brocade. Transporting aromas of lemon pudding, dewy pear, white flowers, honeycomb and dried mint lead into a wine that is as poised as it is precise. It crescendos on a spicy note that gradually subsides to a clean, lilting finish.

Vilmart is one of my favorite producers and this bottle, a favorite memory, from a profoundly enjoyable luncheon at Hôtel Restaurant Les Avisés, owned by Anselme Selosse and his wife. Everything about that day was perfect, including the wine. The 2010 Cuvée Grand Cellier d' Or Brut is a sunbeam in a glass, with bubbles like seed pearls embroidered on golden-threaded brocade. Transporting aromas of lemon pudding, dewy pear, white flowers, honeycomb and dried mint lead into a wine that is as poised as it is precise. It crescendos on a spicy note that gradually subsides to a clean, lilting finish.

1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2016
Cameron Hobel

Owner/Winemaker Hobel Wine Works

9.3

Great - out of magnum

Great - out of magnum

Dec 5th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

#magnum

Nov 18th, 2016
Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

9.5

Amazing. Serving as an analgesic currently.

Amazing. Serving as an analgesic currently.

Nov 6th, 2016
Rohit Topiwala

What can say? Stunning comes to mind. Birthday wine so even better occasion. Vilmart is one of the best!

What can say? Stunning comes to mind. Birthday wine so even better occasion. Vilmart is one of the best!

Jul 4th, 2015
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.4

In perfect shape. Wonderfully saline brioche and lemon rind, sea air and white flowers.

In perfect shape. Wonderfully saline brioche and lemon rind, sea air and white flowers.

May 7th, 2015
Scott Claffee

Interesting, but not great. NV circa 1986. Kids, don't age your NV grower Champs for longer than 10 years or so.

Interesting, but not great. NV circa 1986. Kids, don't age your NV grower Champs for longer than 10 years or so.

May 3rd, 2014
Thomas Monroe

Winemaker Division Winemaking Company, Owner/Winemaker SE Wine Collective

Ringing in the new year at String Cheese with a mag is a nice way to start 2016!

Ringing in the new year at String Cheese with a mag is a nice way to start 2016!

Jan 1st, 2016