Vilmart & Cie

Blanc de Blancs 2011 | Bottle 75cl - Presentation pack

Description

This Blanc de Blancs 2011 cuvée is made from sixty-year-old vines grown on chalk soil, giving it a highly developed minerality.

This Blanc de Blancs is made from Premier Cru Chardonnay from a single parcel in Rilly-la-Montagne called "Les Blanches Voies". In line with its Viticulture Durable (VDC) and Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certifications, Maison Vilmart cultivates its vines with the greatest respect for its terroir.

The wines are then vinified and aged in 228-liter oak barrels. This ageing process allows the wood to give the wines a patina, taming the ardor of the Rilly-la-Montagne grapes. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out, to preserve the wine's freshness. After bottling, the wine is aged in our cellars for 84 months.

This straw-yellow cuvée with light green highlights is fueled by a delicate effervescence that heralds fullness and finesse.

The nose is harmonious, with a bouquet of lemon, lime and grapefruit. Subtle notes of vanilla and roasted hazelnut add structure and coherence to the wine.

On the palate, notes of dried fruit are enhanced by vanilla and hazelnut. After a few moments, a perfume of apricot, ripe pear and honeysuckle completes this highly complex wine. A delicate, silky mouthfeel reflects the personality of this chiseled wine.

This Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2011 can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with scallops, sweetbreads or seafood such as oysters and caviar.