VILMART champagne Grand Cellier Premier Cru

Champagne Grand Cellier Premier Cru - Vilmart

Champagne Vilmart Grand Cellier Premier Cru is an exceptional cuvée from the Montagne de Reims region, produced by the family-owned Vilmart & Cie, founded in 1890 in Rilly-la-Montagne. This Premier Cru champagne is distinguished by its blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, exclusively from parcels classified as Premier Cru. Aged in oak foudres without malolactic fermentation, it offers precise structure and remarkable freshness.

Technical specifications

• Appellation: Champagne Premier Cru
• Blend: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir
• Terroir: Rilly-la-Montagne, clay-limestone soils
• Maturation: 10 months in oak foudres, without malolactic fermentation
• Dosage: 7 g/L
• Production: approx. 8,500 cases per year

Tasting notes

• Appearance: pale yellow with golden and green highlights, fine, persistent bubbles.
• Nose: aromas of white flowers (honeysuckle, lilac), citrus notes, fresh butter and cream, evolving towards spicy touches of ginger and lemongrass.
• Palate: lively attack, creamy texture, flavors of pear, green apple, citrus, long, mineral finish with a hint of grapefruit.

Food & wine

This gourmet champagne is ideal with seafood, grilled fish, roast poultry or hard cheeses. Its structure and freshness make it a judicious choice for refined dishes.

Why choose this cuvée?

• Traditional winemaking: fermentation in oak tuns, no malolactic fermentation
• Expression of terroir: wines from Premier Cru parcels in Rilly-la-Montagne
• Critical acclaim: high scores from Wine Spectator (94), Wine & Spirits (92)
• Limited production: around 8,500 cases per year

Serving suggestions

• Temperature: 8 to 10°C
• Glasses: flutes or white wine glasses for best aromatic expression
• Storage: away from light, constant temperature between 10 and 12 °C