Guide VERON des Champagnes 2015
(approximately 60 euros a bottle)
Settled in Rilly-la-Montagne since
5 generations (1890), the Champagne Vilmart et Cie is certified Ampelos (sustainable
viticulture) and high environmental value. The house grows its 11-hectare
vineyard located on the Premier Cru of Rilly-la-Montagne, planted with 60% of Chardonnay
and 40% of Pinot Noir, and crafts approximately 110,000 bottles of highly
expressive Champagnes every year.
Sober and sophisticated
presentation.
Visual Aspect:
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Golden, bright.
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Fine
bubbles.
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Discreet
bead of bubbles.
Nose:
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Blooming,
source of intense pleasure.
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Delightful
aromas of apple and pear compote, of apricot and raisins, accompanied by subtle
nuances of almond, hazelnut and mint, signatures of the Chardonnay (80%).
·
Mesmerizing
maturity, with scents of Viennese pastries, chocolate and roasted coffee,
result of 6 years of ageing on laths of the bottles before disgorgement.
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Delicate
scents of blackcurrant, raspberry and cherries in brandy, thanks to the 20% of Pinot
Noir.
Palate:
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Dense
first taste, supported by a pure tension, allowed by the rigorous selection of
the Coeur de cuvee during the soft pressing of the grapes, harvested at perfect
maturity, and by the sensible blocking of the malolactic fermentation of the base
wines.
·
The
palate then becomes fleshy, warm and caressing, backed by a discreet woodiness,
result of the vinification and 10-months élevage of the base wines in 1 to
3-year-old 228-litre oak barrels.
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Savoury
finish, pleasantly iodized and spicy.
·
Remarkable
length.
With this Cœur de Cuvée 2006, Laurent
Champs, cellar master of the Champagne Vilmart et Cie, managed to practice a
soft and inspired enology (transfer by gravity, without pumping), to sublimate
the chalky terroir of Rilly-la-Montagne (Les Blanche Voies, exclusive origin of
the grapes) aged 55 years old, with limited yields, facing south.
To enjoy during agastronomic meal, with pigeon in different styles, for example.
Champagne Vilmart et Cie
BP 4
5 rue des Gravières
51 500 Rilly-la-Montagne – France
Tél : +33 (0)3 26 03 40 01
Fax : +33 (0)3 26 03 46 57
mail : vilmart@Champagnevilmart.com
