Vilmart & Cie

Grand Cellier d'Or 2020 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Cuvée Grand Cellier d'Or 2020 embodies all theboldness and elegance of the Vilmart style. Produced exclusively from Premier Cru grapes, this plot-based cuvée precisely expresses the aromatic richness and mineral freshness of its terroir. Its vinous character, noble texture and purity make it a gastronomic Champagne of the highest order.

A noble, racy blend

Grand Cellier d'Or 2020 is a blend of predominantly Chardonnay (80%), balanced by 20% Pinot Noir, from vines over fifty years old, located exclusively on Premier Cru terroirs around Rilly-la-Montagne.

The wines from the 2020 harvest were vinified without malolactic fermentation to preserve the wine's natural tension. The wine is aged in 228 L oak barrels for 10 months. The cuvée then rests for 42 months on its lees in the cellar before being disgorged. The dosage is measured at 7 g/l, classifying the wine as Brut.

The 2020 vintage

The 2020 vintage was a very early one. Favorable weather conditions enabled optimum ripening of the grapes, combined with excellent health. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes produced dense, full-bodied juices with a beautiful freshness. A harvest of great quality, perfectly interpreted by Maison Vilmart.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  A limpid golden yellow color, animated by a fine, elegant effervescence. An attractive white cord forms on the surface.

• Nose

  The nose opens with notes ofdried apricot and candied pear, before evolving into aromas of white flowers, honey andtoasted almond.

• Palate

  Full-bodied, airy and structured. A lively attack gives way to gourmet flavors of white peach, baked apple and marzipan. A masterful balance between roundness and lively tension. The finish is long, with lingering notes of dried fruit and sweet spices.

Food and champagne pairing suggestions

Starters & Aperitifs

• Osciètre caviar
• Grilled langoustines with vanilla butter
• Carpaccio of scallops with lemon caviar

Main courses

• Roasted veal fillet with parsnip purée and jus
• Chicken supreme with morel mushrooms
• Saint-Pierre with Champagne sauce

Desserts

• Caramelized pear tart
• Grand Marnier soufflé
• Vanilla & candied citrus panna cotta

Why choose Grand Cellier d'Or 2020?

Grand Cellier d'Or is one of Maison Vilmart's emblematic cuvées, which sublimates Champagne Chardonnay with elegance and precision. Its chiselled structure, noble ageing and aromatic depth make it a great Champagne for the table. A cuvée that will delight discerning palates in search of finesse and emotion.

Storage

This cuvée can be enjoyed now to benefit from its invigorating freshness, or cellared for a further 5-8 years to allow its tertiary aromas and woody patina to develop. Ideal serving temperature: 10 to 12°C.

Opinions on Champagne Vilmart Grand Cellier d'Or 2020

Lovers of Champagne de vigneron praise this cuvée for its aromatic precision and perfectly integrated woody vinification. Its natural tension, balance and length on the palate make it a favorite with connoisseurs and sommeliers alike. Read the reviews of Grand Cellier d'Or 2020.

Anecdote about this cuvée

At Vilmart, barrel vinification is a family tradition going back five generations. The Grand Cellier d'Or cuvée has been designed to express the quintessence of this method: precise ageing, without malolactic fermentation, to preserve the freshness and bring out the depth of the grapes from the estate's oldest vines.