2016 Vilmart & Cie Coeur de Cuvee
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- Landing early February 2025
“When I think of finesse in Champagne, Vilmart is one of the first names that come to my mind.”
Antonio Galloni
“The Wines of Pierre Péters & Vilmart are some of Champagne’s finest, although not its best known.”
Huon Hooke, The Real Review
94+ Points Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate (October 2024)
The 2016 Brut Premier Cru Coeur de Cuvée is derived from vines planted in the Hauts de Blanches Voies lieu-dit on chalky soils. Evoking aromas of pear, spices, white flowers, spring blossoms and lemon oil, it's full-bodied, sappy and round, with a deep core of fruit, bright acids and a long, ethereal, chalky finish. Slightly phenolic and with a pinpoint mousse, this blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir was matured for five years in the bottle on the lees and released two years after disgorgement. This is simply gorgeous.
94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous (March 2024)
The 2016 Brut Coeur de Cuvée is an elegant, sensual Champagne. In other words, classic Vilmart. Crushed flowers, mint, chalk, slate, dried herbs and citrus peel are all beautifully delineated. Brisk acids wrap it all together in style. The 2016 needs a few years to be at its most expressive, as it is pretty reserved today. Even so, all the elements are impeccably put together. The barrels used here are one to three years old. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: September, 2022.
Grower Champagne Pre-arrival Offer!
- Landing early February 2025
“When I think of finesse in Champagne, Vilmart is one of the first names that come to my mind.”
Antonio Galloni
“The Wines of Pierre Péters & Vilmart are some of Champagne’s finest, although not its best known.”
Huon Hooke, The Real Review
94+ Points Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate (October 2024)
The 2016 Brut Premier Cru Coeur de Cuvée is derived from vines planted in the Hauts de Blanches Voies lieu-dit on chalky soils. Evoking aromas of pear, spices, white flowers, spring blossoms and lemon oil, it's full-bodied, sappy and round, with a deep core of fruit, bright acids and a long, ethereal, chalky finish. Slightly phenolic and with a pinpoint mousse, this blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir was matured for five years in the bottle on the lees and released two years after disgorgement. This is simply gorgeous.
94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous (March 2024)
The 2016 Brut Coeur de Cuvée is an elegant, sensual Champagne. In other words, classic Vilmart. Crushed flowers, mint, chalk, slate, dried herbs and citrus peel are all beautifully delineated. Brisk acids wrap it all together in style. The 2016 needs a few years to be at its most expressive, as it is pretty reserved today. Even so, all the elements are impeccably put together. The barrels used here are one to three years old. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: September, 2022.
Grower Champagne Pre-arrival Offer!
- Landing early February 2025
“When I think of finesse in Champagne, Vilmart is one of the first names that come to my mind.”
Antonio Galloni
“The Wines of Pierre Péters & Vilmart are some of Champagne’s finest, although not its best known.”
Huon Hooke, The Real Review
94+ Points Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate (October 2024)
The 2016 Brut Premier Cru Coeur de Cuvée is derived from vines planted in the Hauts de Blanches Voies lieu-dit on chalky soils. Evoking aromas of pear, spices, white flowers, spring blossoms and lemon oil, it's full-bodied, sappy and round, with a deep core of fruit, bright acids and a long, ethereal, chalky finish. Slightly phenolic and with a pinpoint mousse, this blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir was matured for five years in the bottle on the lees and released two years after disgorgement. This is simply gorgeous.
94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous (March 2024)
The 2016 Brut Coeur de Cuvée is an elegant, sensual Champagne. In other words, classic Vilmart. Crushed flowers, mint, chalk, slate, dried herbs and citrus peel are all beautifully delineated. Brisk acids wrap it all together in style. The 2016 needs a few years to be at its most expressive, as it is pretty reserved today. Even so, all the elements are impeccably put together. The barrels used here are one to three years old. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: September, 2022.
DETAILS
PRODUCER - Vilmart & Cie
VINTAGE - 2016
VARIETAL - Chardonnay / Pinot
COUNTRY - France
REGION - Champagne
BOTTLE SIZE - 750ml
