Description
Vilmart’s 2013 Grand Cellier d’Or is a serious, vinous Premier Cru Champagne from Rilly-la-Montagne, built on 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from the Les Blanches Voies vineyard. Vinified for ten months in barrel with no malolactic fermentation, it shows a “deep, intense, fresh and elegant nose of white fruits with just a spicy kiss of oak,” according to The Wine Advocate. The palate is full-bodied yet precise, with citrus-led energy, notable purity and a finely structured finish shaped by lemon and grapefruit. Vinous highlights its layered, vertical build and textural finesse. Still youthful but evolving beautifully, this has many years ahead. Drink now to 2033+.
