Shay A

9.2

Opened during the WB virtual taste with Thomas Champs of the Vilmart family.

Disgorged April 2022; 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot noir; 7g/dosage; no malo; 10months in oak

While I’ve had Vilmart before, I’ve not focused on the wine and its history before the way I did with this virtual taste. Normally 7g/l dosage starts to cause me to pause, but this is another example of how dosage plays so many different instruments aside from sweetness. Beautiful texture and precision. Slight reduction upon opening. Brioche, lemon cream, honeycrisp apple (not tart; ripe), sea salt, faint honey. The mineral/chalk profile is upfront and the mousse is really nice and soft/creamy. A wonderful balance in acid, fruit, texture.

Followed over two days, and I may have enjoyed day two a small bit more! Always an incredible value. — 17 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Cote du Rhône blend of Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%). Deep garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of red and black berry fruit, garrigue and baking spices. Same fruit flavors (very ripe) with notes of black licorice, black pepper and vanilla. Medium-plus finish and well balanced acidity. Smooth texture and tannins. This wine expresses the two varietals in the blend beautifully. Exceptional quality for the price. Revisited in February 2025. Solid. — 3 months ago

Mario Zillner

9.3

Disgorgement: May 2022 | 70% Chardonnay / 30% Pinot Noir | 12.5% ABV — 4 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.6

Wowwww!!! Amazing! 2+minute finish. — 20 days ago

Jack Krawczyk

9.5

thick fresh green pepper on the nose — a month ago

Abbas Zand

9.5

Beautiful earthy and red fruit aromas.
Medium to full body. Leather, smoke and red fruit flavors. No harsh tannins. Long finish.
Delicious. 80%Grenache 20%Syrah
$20 — 4 months ago

Angie Forbes

8.9

Hampton Liquors- around $12 — 13 days ago

Billy L.

9.3

Excellent @ $49 K&L Cheers 🍾👍🏻👏🏻 — a month ago

AEL

9.0

Bright, distinct flavors. Opened a bit young. Classy burgundy. — 3 months ago

Brendan Wright

9.8

Straw color, classic champagne notes in nose, brioche yeasty, good acidity to balance some richness, dry — 4 months ago