Vilmart Brut Champagne Coeur de Cuvée 1er Cru 2011

94 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "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. Drink: 2020-2035. (Sep 2020)"

93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "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. Drink: 2019-2026. (Dec 2019)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$162 list] Crisp acidity drives this firm, mouthwatering version, rounded out by a soft and creamy mousse and rich hints of grilled nut and biscotti that accent flavors of white raspberry, pink grapefruit sorbet and warm spice. Offers a clean, minerally finish. Disgorged April 2018. Drink now through 2026. (2019)"