Champagne Vilmart Grand Cellier Œnothèque T14 is a rare and elegant cuvée that embodies refinement and patience. Aged for a long time in the cellars of the house, this champagne from the 2014 vintage is based on the 2013 harvest and now reveals all its complexity. A true treasure of the Vilmart house, it perfectly illustrates the ability of a great wine to evolve over time.
A Premier Cru blend with a unique character
Le Grand Cellier Œnothèque T14 is made exclusively from grapes grown in the Premier Cru terroir of Rilly-la-Montagne, a village renowned for the intense expression of its grape varieties. This cuvée is based on a precise blend:
- 70% Chardonnay – which brings brightness, finesse and length on the palate.
- 30% Pinot Noir – for structure, depth and maturity.
The base of the blend comes from the 2013 harvest, complemented by reserve wines from the 2011 and 2012 vintages. This marriage of three years produces a complex, balanced and elegant wine.
The musts are vinified and aged for 10 months in oak casks, without malolactic fermentation, in order to preserve a vibrant freshness. The wood acts as a texture enhancer, smoothing the edges while respecting the identity of the terroir.
The 2014 vintage, a symbol of patience
The designation "T14" refers to the year of bottling, i.e. when the wine is bottled for its second fermentation. Le Grand Cellier Œnothèque T14 has thus benefited from extended aging on lees in the cellars of the Vilmart house, offering a more refined, deeper, and more complex aromatic palette. A cuvée for aging, designed for lovers of great gastronomic champagnes.
Tasting notes
Color
The Grand Cellier Œnothèque T14 has a bright pale gold color, with fine, regular bubbles, indicative of long aging on lees.
Nose
The nose reveals great complexity: notes of dried fruit, candied citrus zest, marzipan and a delicate touch of vanilla from the barrel ageing.
Palate
On the palate, this champagne is distinguished by a creamy texture and remarkable mineral tension. The aromas evolve towards toasted notes, honey and yellow fruit. The finish is long, balanced and exceptionally elegant.
Serving suggestions
- Scallop carpaccio with citrus fruits
- Sea bream tartare with lemon caviar
- Gougères with aged Comté cheese
- Roasted lobster with mild spices
- Free-range chicken with morel mushrooms
- Creamy risotto with porcini mushrooms
- Thin caramelized apricot tart
- Almond and hazelnut financier
- Bourbon vanilla crème brûlée
The price of Grand Cellier Œnothèque T14 Champagne
The price of a bottle ofGrand Cellier Œnothèque T14 is 96,95 £GB. A great champagne for aging, combining richness, precision, and purity.
Reviews of this cuvée
This cuvée is praised for its aromatic depth, subtle balance between freshness and roundness, and great drinkability. Read reviews of the Grand Cellier Œnothèque T14 cuvée.
Storage and serving
Enjoy now to appreciate its maturity, or cellar for up to 10 years for lovers of mature champagnes. Serve between 42°F and 54°F in a tulip glass or white wine glass to reveal the wine's full complexity.
Anecdote about this cuvée
At Vilmart, the late bottling "T14" reveals a rare philosophy: allowing time to enhance the wine. Each vintage in the cellar is a promise of future complexity. The T14 is the result of patient work, a way of life, and a deep respect for time.
