Grand Cellier d'Or 1er Cru 2019 - Champagne Vilmart

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94/100 Parker

Tasted by Yohan Castaing: "From 50-year-old vines with southern exposure, the 2019 Vilmart Brut Premier Cru Grand Cellier d'Or evokes aromas of pear, white peach, spring flowers, spices, lemon oil and menthol. Quite full-bodied, pure and crystalline, it has a fleshy core of fruit, lively acids and a consistent texture enhanced by delicate notes of walnut and acacia, ending with a long, saline finish. This is an excellent wine that could age gracefully over the next 20 years."

When to drink this Champagne: 2024 - 2044

This wine is distinguished by its remarkable finesse and precision.It's a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir, both classified Premier Cru, from fifty-year-old vines in Rilly-la-Montagne. True to its commitments to Viticulture Durable (VDC) and Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE), Maison Vilmart cultivates these parcels with the utmost respect for nature.

Winemaking details :

• Hand-harvested in 2019
• Aged for ten months in 228-liter oak barrels
• Forty-two months ageing on lees in the cellar after bottling
• No malolactic fermentation
• Dosage: 7 g/l

The golden color reveals a fine, abundant effervescence, forming an elegant string of bubbles on the surface.The first nose reveals delicate aromas of nuts, coconut powder and exotic wood. 

After aeration, the cuvée reveals a complex aromatic palette, blending vine peach, pear, rhubarb and frangipane.

On the palate, the attack is remarkable, offering a subtle balance between freshness and richness. Slight acidity enhances buttery, dried-fruit flavors, giving way to a tangy, persistent finish.

Food pairing:

To sublimate this wine, it's essential to respect its balance. Its texture and mature aromatic profile pair perfectly with dishes such as caviar or firm-textured dishes like langoustines or white meats, enhanced by reduced sauces.

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