This Grand Cellier d'Or 2018 cuvée crafted by Laurent Champs, 4th generation of Vilmart et Cie, highlights the House's finesse and precision.
This champagne is a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir classified as Premier Cru and sourced from Rilly-la- Montagne vines over fifty years old. In line with its Viticulture Durable (VDC) and Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certifications, Maison Vilmart cultivates its vines with the greatest respect for its terroir.
The wines are then vinified and aged in oak barrels for 10 months. This ageing allows the wood to give the wines a patina, taming the ardour of the Rilly-la-Montagne grapes. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out, to preserve the wine's freshness. After bottling, the wine is aged in our cellars for 42 months.
This cuvée has a golden-yellow color, enlivened by a fine, abundant effervescence.
The nose is generous, with scents of black cherry, blood orange, star anise and menthol. After a few moments, a more complex character emerges, with pastry notes of butter cookie and passion fruit, with discreet floral scents.
On the palate, the attack is remarkable for its balance between freshness and richness. A hint of acidity enhances the buttery, dried-fruit notes. Aromatic persistence is underscored by a tangy finish.
With its texture and mature aromatic profile, this Grand Cellier d'Or 2018 cuvée from Maison Vilmart will accompany products such as caviar or firm-textured dishes like langoustines, or white meats.
