One of Champagne’s top growers, with one of the most storied histories among grower-producers, Vilmart & Cie has been crafting wines in Rilly-la-Montagne since 1890 and is now led by Laurent Champs, a true master of the region. We have their workhorse cuvée, the Premier Cru Grande Réserve, available today at a great price, arriving this fall. This Brut blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay comes from estate Premier Cru vineyards, with the base wine from a recent vintage complemented by two consecutive older reserve vintages. Vinified and aged entirely in large oak foudres for 10 months with no malolactic fermentation, it captures the house’s signature combination of depth, texture, and freshness. The Grande Réserve is always a consistent cuvée, showcasing the Vilmart style while capitalizing on the strengths of the vintages used—offering ripe apple, pear, citrus, floral notes, subtle spice, brioche, and chalky minerality, all carried by fine mousse and a long, balanced finish. With this sharp pricing, it’s an excellent choice for a house pour or any gathering.
NV Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Grande Reserve
NV Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Grande Reserve
One of Champagne’s top growers, with one of the most storied histories among grower-producers, Vilmart & Cie has been crafting wines in Rilly-la-Montagne since 1890 and is now led by Laurent Champs, a true master of the region. We have their workhorse cuvée, the Premier Cru Grande Réserve, available today at a great price, arriving this fall. This Brut blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay comes from estate Premier Cru vineyards, with the base wine from a recent vintage complemented by two consecutive older reserve vintages. Vinified and aged entirely in large oak foudres for 10 months with no malolactic fermentation, it captures the house’s signature combination of depth, texture, and freshness. The Grande Réserve is always a consistent cuvée, showcasing the Vilmart style while capitalizing on the strengths of the vintages used—offering ripe apple, pear, citrus, floral notes, subtle spice, brioche, and chalky minerality, all carried by fine mousse and a long, balanced finish. With this sharp pricing, it’s an excellent choice for a house pour or any gathering.
