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Vilmart Brut Champagne Coeur de Cuvée 1er Cru 2015

Vintage Sparkling Wine from Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
AG 96
WS 94
EA 93
12.5% ABV
Item # 346322

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96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2015 Brut Coeur de Cuvée is a pretty dense wine that belies its deceptively mid-weight structure. What surprises me most about the 2015 is how closed it is. In most years, especially warm years, Coeur de Cuvée is quite a bit more open and voluptuous, but the 2015 does not come across like that at all. Rather, it is super-classic in bearing, with tons of gravitas from the 60-year-old vines jut waiting to emerge. There are none of the awkward herbal notes tht penalize so many wines. Bright saline notes extend the finish effortlesly. The 2015 is a brilliant Coeur de Cuvée. Drink: 2024-2033. (May 2023)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "[$185 list] Fragrant, with wafts of lime blossoms and exotic cardamom, anise and saffron spices, this weaves a firm streak of racy acidity with a satiny texture and finely detailed notes of crushed blackberry, ripe yellow peach, blanched almond and a crackle of fleur de sel, which lingers on the lively, lasting finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged March 2022. Best from 2025 through 2033. (9/20/23)"

93 points Essi Avellan, MW: "(80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir). As its name suggests, Coeur de Cuvée is made only from the heart of the pressing: the best 1,400 litres from 4,000kg of grapes. Seven barrels were produced in 2015. Due to the young age of the barrels (one to three years old), oakiness marks this cuvée in its youth. But this one comes with enormous potential. There are complex buttery twists to the oak- and spice-lined nose of ripe, lush Chardonnay fruit with a tropical profile. Immense concentration on the palate, but there is equally impressive acidity, well integrated into the whole. Over time, the oak mellows down into a very harmonious whole, so further cellaring is encouraged. (Feb 2023)"
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96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2015 Brut Coeur de Cuvée is a pretty dense wine that belies its deceptively mid-weight structure. What surprises me most about the 2015 is how closed it is. In most years, especially warm years, Coeur de Cuvée is quite a bit more open and voluptuous, but the 2015 does not come across like that at all. Rather, it is super-classic in bearing, with tons of gravitas from the 60-year-old vines jut waiting to emerge. There are none of the awkward herbal notes tht penalize so many wines. Bright saline notes extend the finish effortlesly. The 2015 is a brilliant Coeur de Cuvée. Drink: 2024-2033. (May 2023)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "[$185 list] Fragrant, with wafts of lime blossoms and exotic cardamom, anise and saffron spices, this weaves a firm streak of racy acidity with a satiny texture and finely detailed notes of crushed blackberry, ripe yellow peach, blanched almond and a crackle of fleur de sel, which lingers on the lively, lasting finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged March 2022. Best from 2025 through 2033. (9/20/23)"

93 points Essi Avellan, MW: "(80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir). As its name suggests, Coeur de Cuvée is made only from the heart of the pressing: the best 1,400 litres from 4,000kg of grapes. Seven barrels were produced in 2015. Due to the young age of the barrels (one to three years old), oakiness marks this cuvée in its youth. But this one comes with enormous potential. There are complex buttery twists to the oak- and spice-lined nose of ripe, lush Chardonnay fruit with a tropical profile. Immense concentration on the palate, but there is equally impressive acidity, well integrated into the whole. Over time, the oak mellows down into a very harmonious whole, so further cellaring is encouraged. (Feb 2023)"
Product SKU 346322
Producer Vilmart
Country France
Region Champagne
SubRegion Montagne de Reims
Varietal Champagne / Sparkling Blend
Designation Brut|Premier Cru
Vintage 2015
Size 750ml
Color White
Blend 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir
ABV 12.5%
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