Conrad Green

9.2

Very fresh and vivid and young. Like, sea spray, a touch of salinity. That sweetness of vilmart. Very dynamic and bright acidity. Some time will probably help this, but great material. — 6 days ago

with Peter, Gregg and 1 other

Joe Weinberger

9.0

Not as pepper-driven as previous vintage I’ve tasted but still enjoyable and highly quaffable. — 3 years ago

Philip Patston

9.2

Good all round dry vermouth. Goes well in cocktails as it does not overwhelm. Will not ruin a good gin. Also decent as an aperitif over ice or with soda. — 5 years ago

Todd Scurci

9.5

#champagne — 3 months ago

with Annie

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. — 7 months ago

Robert Mackie

9.8

Sensational drop! Thanks Jono for the recommendation! We are celebrating our 45th! — 6 years ago

Bill Morgan

9.0

Very soft on the palette with floral and some spice — 4 months ago

Ming L

9.0

Lively red apple, ripe pear, grapefruit and citrus zest, and subtle red berry notes, with a hint of toasted brioche. The fine mousses are quite vigorous in the bottle, leading to a refreshing, clean finish. Easy to enjoy. — 6 months ago

Anthony Auger

9.5

Pre Thanksgiving meal champagne and it’s one of my favorite. Nice vanilla and starfruit notes on the nose. Upfront it’s like an orange starburst and finishes with some candied ginger. The aftertaste is nicely acidic and dry, hanging on the palate like a mild grapefruit. I love raiding the in-law’s wine cellar! — 5 years ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Secondary notes coming through with a whiff of sherry then lemon, some sweetness. There’s lovely balance and complexity in the mid palate and a sophisticated finish. A good time to drink this. — 6 years ago

with Paul, Bex and 1 other