VILMART & Cie Coeur de Cuvee Premier Cru Brut 2011 Bottle

Description

The 2011 Vilmart & Cie Brut Coeur de Cuvée is a finely crafted Champagne, composed of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir. Disgorged in March 2018 with a dosage of 7 g/L, it displays an expressive bouquet of crisp green pear, yellow apple, dried white flowers, and subtle spice and walnut undertones. On the palate, it is elegantly fleshy, precise, and well-concentrated, with ripe yet racy acids and a fine, persistent mousse. Critics praise its complexity and finesse: William Kelley awards it 94 points for its elegance and ripeness, noting it is an excellent example of Vilmart’s vintage success. VINOUS scores it 93 points, highlighting its nuanced aromatics and aromatic richness. Drink now through 2035 to enjoy its evolving elegance.

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80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir.

THE WINE ADVOCATE 94 points
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Drink Date: 2020 - 2035
Disgorged in May 2018 with seven grams per liter dosage, Vilmart's new 2011 Brut Coeur de Cuvée is showing beautifully, offering up an expressive bouquet of crisp green pear, yellow apple, dried white flowers, English walnuts and spices. Medium to full-bodied, elegantly fleshy and nicely concentrated, it's a fine-boned, precise rendition of this cuvée, built around ripe but racy acids and complemented by a pinpoint mousse. Vilmart is the sort of grower that succeeds in vintages such as 2011, and this wine met my expectations.

VINOUS 93 points
"The 2011 Brut Coeur de Cuvée has put on a bit of weight since I tasted it last, and that is not a bad thing at all for a year in which the wines are a bit light. Tangerine oil, marzipan, pastry, lemon confit and a touch of sweet oak give the 2011 tons of complexity. Beautifully perfumed and nuanced, the 2011 is once again positively stellar. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: March, 2018."