96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2008 Coeur de Cuvée (magnum) is positively brilliant. It is also likely to require quite a bit of time to be at its very best. Even so, the 2008 shimmers with tension, energy and polish. Lemon confit, chalk, chamomile and white flowers are all finely cut in this chiseled, super-expressive edition of the Coeur de Cuvée. The 2008 boasts incredible fruit density and structure, with distinctly mineral and graphite notes that develop in the glass. In a word: dazzling! Unfortunately, there are just 395 magnums to go around. Disgorged November 2016. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Drink: 2018-2028. (Jul 2018)"
96 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Winemaker Laurent Champs has a reputation of making fabulous wines in off vintages (for example his 1997 was astonishing), he’s also not bad in classic years either! On the nose, subtle vanilla notes sit on top of a base of floral-lime-citrus. Oak plays a supporting act to the main thrust of acidity on the palate, adding polish to laser-etched fruit. Youthful and linear, this cuvée is destined for long and slow maturation in your cellar, as I expect the toasty complexity will take a long time to emerge. Super! (3/15/20)"
95+ points Stephan Reinhardt (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Coeur de Cuvée Premier Cru Brut is a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from 55-years-old vines, whose must comes from the coeur de cuvée, so the very best part of the pressing. This 2008 was disgorged in March 2015 with eight grams per liter. The wine opens with intense and ripe, highly elegant and Chardonnay-driven fruit with intense lemon, hazelnut and chalk flavors. It's rich and elegant on the palate, very firm and mineral, with great length, complexity and a string of mineral expression. This wine has great, great ageing potential. So beautifully fresh and mineral, so firm, fresh and elegant. Great finesse and complexity, this Champagne is very long and full of tension and finesse. Drink: 2018-2030. (Jun 2016)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Exotic spice and jasmine notes are an aromatic entry for this mouthwatering Champagne, which offers a persistent range of crushed white cherry, Earl grey tea, biscuit and candied ginger flavors. Rich and distinctive, with lovely balance and length. Disgorged May 2015. Drink now through 2028. 250 cases imported. (12/15/17)"
96 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Winemaker Laurent Champs has a reputation of making fabulous wines in off vintages (for example his 1997 was astonishing), he’s also not bad in classic years either! On the nose, subtle vanilla notes sit on top of a base of floral-lime-citrus. Oak plays a supporting act to the main thrust of acidity on the palate, adding polish to laser-etched fruit. Youthful and linear, this cuvée is destined for long and slow maturation in your cellar, as I expect the toasty complexity will take a long time to emerge. Super! (3/15/20)"
95+ points Stephan Reinhardt (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Coeur de Cuvée Premier Cru Brut is a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from 55-years-old vines, whose must comes from the coeur de cuvée, so the very best part of the pressing. This 2008 was disgorged in March 2015 with eight grams per liter. The wine opens with intense and ripe, highly elegant and Chardonnay-driven fruit with intense lemon, hazelnut and chalk flavors. It's rich and elegant on the palate, very firm and mineral, with great length, complexity and a string of mineral expression. This wine has great, great ageing potential. So beautifully fresh and mineral, so firm, fresh and elegant. Great finesse and complexity, this Champagne is very long and full of tension and finesse. Drink: 2018-2030. (Jun 2016)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Exotic spice and jasmine notes are an aromatic entry for this mouthwatering Champagne, which offers a persistent range of crushed white cherry, Earl grey tea, biscuit and candied ginger flavors. Rich and distinctive, with lovely balance and length. Disgorged May 2015. Drink now through 2028. 250 cases imported. (12/15/17)"
| Product SKU | 357214 |
| Producer | Vilmart |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| SubRegion | Montagne de Reims |
| Varietal | Champagne / Sparkling Blend |
| Designation | Premier Cru|Brut |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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